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Doew Family History

Doew 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: Drew, Doe, Dow, Dew, Loew, Dore, Low, Noe, Don, Bow

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Where is the Doew family from?

You can see how Doew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Doew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Doew family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doew's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Doew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Doew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doew 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Doew. 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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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Doew. For the veterans among your Doew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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