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Dowhie Family History

Dowhie 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: Dowie, Downie, Duthie, Dohse, Doshi, Dobie, Cowie, Bowie, Dowse

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Where is the Dowhie family from?

You can see how Dowhie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowhie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dowhie families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Dowhie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowhie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dowhie families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dowhie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowhie 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dowhie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dowhie. For the veterans among your Dowhie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowhie lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Dowhie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dowhie in 1986 was 69, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowhie 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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