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Dowma Family History

Dowma 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: Douma, Dowda, Bowman, Dorman, Cosma, Dolman, Toma, Doman, Kozma, Roma

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Where is the Dowma family from?

You can see how Dowma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowma family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dowma families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Dowma families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowma's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dowma families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dowma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowma. 100% of Dowma men worked as a Proprietor.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Dowma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowma 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dowma. 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 Dowma. For the veterans among your Dowma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowma lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Dowma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dowma in 1999 was 87, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowma 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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