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Dowina Family History

Dowina 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: Domina, Dolin, Godina, Dona, Down, Domine, Downing, Dowie, Codina

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Where is the Dowina family from?

You can see how Dowina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowina family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dowina family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowina's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Dowina families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Dowina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowina 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dowina. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dowina. For the veterans among your Dowina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowina lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowina 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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