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Dowkes Family History

Dowkes Surname Meaning

see Dukes.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dowkes family from?

You can see how Dowkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dowkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Dowkes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dowkes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dowkes families in 1891.
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What did your Dowkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Assistant Assisting Relat and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dowkes. 100% of Dowkes men worked as a Farm Assistant Assisting Relat and 75% of Dowkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Assistant Assisting Relat
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dowkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowkes 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Dowkes. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dowkes. For the veterans among your Dowkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowkes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Dowkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dowkes in 1977 was 76, and 75 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowkes 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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