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Douwma Family History

Douwma 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: Douma, Doudna, Bouma, Duma, Touma, Bouwman, Dowda, Bowman, Azuma

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Where is the Douwma family from?

You can see how Douwma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douwma family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Douwma families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Douwma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Douwma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douwma 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 63 census records available for the last name Douwma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douwma 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Douwma. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Douwma. For the veterans among your Douwma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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