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Dowseng Family History

Dowseng 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: Dowden, Downen, Downing, Dowling, Dowse, Dolsen, Moseng, Dowson

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Where is the Dowseng family from?

You can see how Dowseng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowseng family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Dowseng families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowseng's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dowseng families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowseng 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 22 census records available for the last name Dowseng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowseng 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 Dowseng. 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 Dowseng. For the veterans among your Dowseng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowseng

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