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Dowsel Family History

Dowsel 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: Dowse, Downey, Downer, Dosser, Kosel, Mosel, Housel, Bowser, Dorsey

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Where is the Dowsel family from?

You can see how Dowsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowsel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dowsel family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dowsel's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Dowsel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowsel 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 46 census records available for the last name Dowsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowsel 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 Dowsel. 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 Dowsel. For the veterans among your Dowsel 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 Dowsel 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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