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Dowlass Family History

Dowlass 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: Dowless, Dowland, Powless, Douglass, Dollar, Wass, Glass, Dowdall

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Where is the Dowlass family from?

You can see how Dowlass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowlass family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Dowlass families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowlass's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Dowlass families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Dowlass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowlass 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 Dowlass. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dowlass. For the veterans among your Dowlass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowlass lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowlass 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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