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Dowiasch Family History

Dowiasch 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: Dorsch, Dobish, Dosch, Wisch, Kollasch, Morasch, Kowatch, Doetsch

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Where is the Dowiasch family from?

You can see how Dowiasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowiasch family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dowiasch families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowiasch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dowiasch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowiasch 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 Dowiasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowiasch. 100% of Dowiasch 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
    100%

What Dowiasch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Dowiasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowiasch 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dowiasch. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dowiasch. For the veterans among your Dowiasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowiasch lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Dowiasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dowiasch in 1987 was 78, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowiasch 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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