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Where is the Dowdswell family from?

You can see how Dowdswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdswell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Dowdswell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dowdswell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dowdswell families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowdswell 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 297 census records available for the last name Dowdswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdswell 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dowdswell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dowdswell. For the veterans among your Dowdswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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