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Dowicott Family History

Dowicott 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: Derricott, Endicott, Wilcott, Ellicott, Wolcott, Addicott, Dowsett

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Where is the Dowicott family from?

You can see how Dowicott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowicott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Dowicott families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowicott's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Dowicott families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Dowicott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowicott 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dowicott. 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 Dowicott. For the veterans among your Dowicott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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