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Dowllar Family History

Dowllar 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: Dollar, Dollard, Dowler, Collar, Kollar, Hollar, Lollar, Ollar

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Where is the Dowllar family from?

You can see how Dowllar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowllar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowllar family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowllar's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Dowllar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowllar 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 29 census records available for the last name Dowllar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowllar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dowllar. 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 Dowllar. For the veterans among your Dowllar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowllar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dowllar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dowllar in 1971 was 65, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowllar 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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