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Dowel Family History

Dowel Surname Meaning

see Dowell.

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


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Where is the Dowel family from?

You can see how Dowel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Dowel families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dowel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowel 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 Dowel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowel. 100% of Dowel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dowel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowel 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Dowel. 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 978 military records available for the last name Dowel. For the veterans among your Dowel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Dowel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dowel in 1969 was 64, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowel 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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