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Dowbakin Family History

Dowbakin 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: Dobkin, Dobrin, Dworkin, Dowtin, Dobin, Dobbin, Drabkin, Dakin

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Where is the Dowbakin family from?

You can see how Dowbakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowbakin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Dowbakin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowbakin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dowbakin families in 1891.
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What did your Dowbakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowbakin. 60% of Dowbakin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Ring Spinner
    40%

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Dowbakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowbakin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dowbakin. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dowbakin. For the veterans among your Dowbakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowbakin

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