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Dowsa Family History

Dowsa 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: Dorsa, Dowse, Dowda, Rosa, Posa, Kosa, Dorst, Dow, Dona, De Sa

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Where is the Dowsa family from?

You can see how Dowsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowsa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dowsa families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dowsa family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowsa's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dowsa families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Dowsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowsa 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 Dowsa. 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 Dowsa. For the veterans among your Dowsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowsa 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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