Dawsy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Ireland

Etymology of Dawsy

The origins of the Anglo-Saxon name Dawsy come from its first bearer, who was a good-tempered person. The surname Dawsy is derived from the Old English words douce and dowce, which mean sweet, pleasant. These words, which later became doux, were ultimately derived from the Old French words dolz and dous, which had the same meaning. As a personal name, Dawsy was often given to females and occasionally was borne by males.

Early Origins of the Dawsy family

Early History of the Dawsy family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dawsy research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1582, 1619, 1630, 1640, 1648 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Dawsy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dawsy Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Dawsy has been spelled many different ways, including Dowse, Dowcett, Dowsett, Dorset, Dorsett, Dowser, Dowsey and many more.

Early Notables of the Dawsy family

William Dowse of Collingborn; Edward Dowse (1582-1648), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1648; and Thomas Dowse,(c. 1630-1683), also known as Thomas Dawse and Thomas Dawles, an...
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Migration of the Dawsy family to Ireland

Some of the Dawsy family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Dawsy family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Dawsys to arrive in North America: Thomas and Katherine Dowse who settled in Virginia in 1623; Charles Dowse settled in Virginia in 1643; Lawrence Dowse settled in Charlestown Massachusetts in 1630.