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Dowton Family History

Dowton Surname Meaning

see Doughton.

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


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Where is the Dowton family from?

You can see how Dowton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Dowton families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dowton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowton families in 1891.
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What did your Dowton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dowton. 50% of Dowton men worked as a Farmworker and 73% of Dowton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dowton were Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmworker
    50%
  • Plasterer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    11%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dowton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowton 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Dowton. 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 197 military records available for the last name Dowton. For the veterans among your Dowton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Dowton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dowton in 1966 was 51, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowton 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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