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Dowelson Family History

Dowelson 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: Powelson, Donelson, Dowson, Dolson, Fogelson, Joelson, Donalson

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Where is the Dowelson family from?

You can see how Dowelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowelson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowelson family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dowelson's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Dowelson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowelson 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 28 census records available for the last name Dowelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowelson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dowelson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dowelson. For the veterans among your Dowelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowelson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowelson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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