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Dowsmith Family History

Dowsmith 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: De Smith, Smith, Goldsmith, Shoesmith, Nesmith, Arrowsmith, Naismith

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Where is the Dowsmith family from?

You can see how Dowsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowsmith family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowsmith's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Dowsmith families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Dowsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowsmith 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dowsmith. 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 Dowsmith. For the veterans among your Dowsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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