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Dowgiel Family History

Dowgiel 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: Cowgill, Dowie, Downie, Daniel, Dowdall, Downey, Rogel, Vogel, Kogel

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Where is the Dowgiel family from?

You can see how Dowgiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowgiel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowgiel family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowgiel's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Dowgiel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Dowgiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowgiel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dowgiel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dowgiel. For the veterans among your Dowgiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowgiel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Dowgiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dowgiel in 1968 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowgiel 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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