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Dowdigan Family History

Dowdigan 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: Donigan, Radigan, Domian, Dowden, Dorgan, Madigan, Donegan, Bradigan

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Where is the Dowdigan family from?

You can see how Dowdigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdigan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowdigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dowdigan families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dowdigan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dowdigan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Dowdigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdigan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dowdigan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dowdigan. For the veterans among your Dowdigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowdigan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowdigan 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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