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Dalowell Family History

Dalowell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dalzell, Caldwell, Lowell, Dowell, Hallowell, Falwell, Hollowell

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Where is the Dalowell family from?

You can see how Dalowell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalowell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Dalowell families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dalowell's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Dalowell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Dalowell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalowell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dalowell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dalowell. For the veterans among your Dalowell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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