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Dowgray Family History

Dowgray 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: De Gray, Mowbray, Dockray, Cosgray, Gray, Downey, Douglas, Cowdrey

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Where is the Dowgray family from?

You can see how Dowgray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowgray family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Dowgray families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Dowgray families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowgray's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dowgray families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowgray 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 Dowgray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowgray. 100% of Dowgray 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 113 census records available for the last name Dowgray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowgray 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dowgray. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dowgray. For the veterans among your Dowgray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowgray lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Dowgray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dowgray in 1984 was 88, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowgray 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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