This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dowthwaite family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dowthwaite Family History

Dowthwaite Surname Meaning

see Douthwaite.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dowthwaite family from?

You can see how Dowthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowthwaite family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Dowthwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Dowthwaite families living in Cumberland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dowthwaite's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Dowthwaite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowthwaite surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dowthwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dowthwaite. 56% of Dowthwaite men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Dowthwaite women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dowthwaite were Incapacitated and Cotton Weaver.

View Census Data for Dowthwaite | Data not to scale

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Hop Porter Retired
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%

What Dowthwaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dowthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowthwaite census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dowthwaite

Passenger Lists

There are 383 immigration records available for the last name Dowthwaite. 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.

View all Dowthwaite immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 259 military records available for the last name Dowthwaite. For the veterans among your Dowthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dowthwaite military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dowthwaite family history

Discover More

What is the average Dowthwaite lifespan?

Average Dowthwaite life expectancy in 1972 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowthwaite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowthwaite 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dowthwaite family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial