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Dowaton Family History

Dowaton 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: Downton, Donato, Rowton, Dorton, Dowtin, Dowson, Deaton, Dolton

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Where is the Dowaton family from?

You can see how Dowaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowaton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dowaton families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowaton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dowaton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dowaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowaton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dowaton. 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 military records available for the last name Dowaton. For the veterans among your Dowaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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