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Dowst Family History

Dowst 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: Dorst, Dost, Dowse, Donat, Post, Oest, Most, Borst, Ost, Host

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Where is the Dowst family from?

You can see how Dowst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dowst families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dowst's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Dowst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dowst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowst. 43% of Dowst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • Ward Sister
    29%

What Dowst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Dowst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowst 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dowst. 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 163 military records available for the last name Dowst. For the veterans among your Dowst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Dowst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dowst in 1965 was 75, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowst 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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