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Dowthit Family History

Dowthit 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: Douthit, Dowtin, Douthat, Douthitt, Downham, Duthie, Dott, Dutoit

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Where is the Dowthit family from?

You can see how Dowthit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowthit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowthit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dowthit families living in North Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dowthit's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dowthit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowthit 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 128 census records available for the last name Dowthit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowthit 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dowthit. 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 32 military records available for the last name Dowthit. For the veterans among your Dowthit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowthit lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowthit 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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