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Dowlby Family History

Dowlby 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: Bowlby, Dolby, Dowley, Cowley, Howley, Downey, Dalby, Colby, Bowley

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Where is the Dowlby family from?

You can see how Dowlby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowlby family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dowlby family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowlby's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dowlby families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dowlby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowlby 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 Dowlby. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dowlby. For the veterans among your Dowlby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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