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Dowlearn Family History

Dowlearn 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: Dowler, Dowlen, Dollar, Dolman, Dolen, Dowland, Downer, Dobler

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Where is the Dowlearn family from?

You can see how Dowlearn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowlearn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dowlearn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Dowlearn families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowlearn's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Dowlearn families in 1891.
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What did your Dowlearn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowlearn. 100% of Dowlearn women worked as a Farming.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Dowlearn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowlearn 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dowlearn. 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 186 military records available for the last name Dowlearn. For the veterans among your Dowlearn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowlearn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dowlearn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dowlearn in 1963 was 50, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowlearn 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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