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Where did the English Dowen family come from? What is the English Dowen family crest and coat of arms? When did the Dowen family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Dowen family history? The name Dowen is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in an area that was described by a downward slope. The surname was originally derived from the Anglo-Saxon word dun which means a hill.It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Dowen are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Dowen include: Down, Downe, Downer, Doune, Douner, Dounner, Downner and many more. First found in Sussex where they held a family seat from very early times. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dowen research. Another 658 words(47 lines of text) covering the years 1066, 1226, 1270, 1327, 1350, 1379, 1407, 1445, 1549, 1609, 1619, 1628, 1666, 1712, 1779, 1805, and 1810 are included under the topic Early Dowen History in all our PDF Extended History products. Another 118 words(8 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dowen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products. Some of the Dowen family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 88 words(6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products. Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Dowen or a variant listed above: Dowen Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
The Dowen Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dowen Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 17 March 2011 at 08:20. ©2000-2012 Swyrich Corporation. See Terms of Use for details. houseofnames.com is an internet property owned by Swyrich Corporation. Tools
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