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Dowger Family History

Dowger 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: Downer, Dower, Dowler, Cowger, Gower, Power, Dormer, Bower, Downey

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Where is the Dowger family from?

You can see how Dowger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dowger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dowger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Dowger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowger 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dowger. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dowger. For the veterans among your Dowger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowger lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Dowger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dowger in 1977 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowger 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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