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Dowtin Family History

Dowtin Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Doughton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dowtin family from?

You can see how Dowtin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowtin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowtin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dowtin families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dowtin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dowtin families in 1891.
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What did your Dowtin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dowtin. 56% of Dowtin men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Dowtin women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dowtin were Bus Driver and Housemaid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Bus Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housemaid
    23%

What Dowtin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dowtin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowtin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dowtin. 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 251 military records available for the last name Dowtin. For the veterans among your Dowtin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowtin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Dowtin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dowtin in 1958 was 59, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowtin 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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