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Dowme Family History

Dowme 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: Dome, Dowie, Dowse, Dowe, Dore, Holme, Dormer, Dove, Dole, Downey

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Where is the Dowme family from?

You can see how Dowme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowme family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dowme families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Dowme families living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dowme's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Dowme families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Dowme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowme 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dowme. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dowme. For the veterans among your Dowme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowme lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowme 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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