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Dowhan Family History

Dowhan 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: Mohan, Bowman, Dorman, Dolman, Doman, Kochan, Dowland, Downham, Gowan

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Where is the Dowhan family from?

You can see how Dowhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dowhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dowhan families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dowhan's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Dowhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowhan 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 Dowhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowhan. 50% of Dowhan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dowhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowhan 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Dowhan. 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 155 military records available for the last name Dowhan. For the veterans among your Dowhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowhan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dowhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dowhan in 1964 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowhan 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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