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Dowalder Family History

Dowalder Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Walder, Dolder, Dowler, Waller, Holder, Wander, Bolander, Calder

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Where is the Dowalder family from?

You can see how Dowalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowalder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dowalder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dowalder family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowalder's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dowalder families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowalder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dowalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, H was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowalder. 100% of Dowalder women worked as a H.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • H
    100%

What Dowalder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Dowalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowalder 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dowalder. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dowalder. For the veterans among your Dowalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowalder lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Dowalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dowalder in 1985 was 74, and 70 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowalder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowalder 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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