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Dowings Family History

Dowings 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: Owings, Domingo, Downing, Dowling, Downes, Gowing, Domingos, Goings

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Where is the Dowings family from?

You can see how Dowings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowings families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Dowings family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowings's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dowings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowings 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 60 census records available for the last name Dowings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowings 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 Dowings. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dowings. For the veterans among your Dowings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowings lifespan?

Average Dowings life expectancy in 2000 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowings 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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