Dowstra Family History

Dowstra 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: Hofstra, Dykstra, Doster, Downer, Costa, Dorst, Dosser, Bowser, Dorta, Dolata

41	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
5	Immigration Records
18	Census and Voter Lists
14	Member Trees

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Where is the Dowstra family from?

You can see how Dowstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowstra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowstra family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowstra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dowstra families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowstra 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 Record

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dowstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowstra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Dowstra. 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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Military Records

There are 3 military records available for the last name Dowstra. For the veterans among your Dowstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowstra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Dowstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dowstra in 1971 was 65, and 87 in 1992.

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Dowstra Surname Meaning

Where is the Dowstra family from?

What Dowstra family records will you find?

What is the average Dowstra lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Dowstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dowstra in 1971 was 65, and 87 in 1992.

Dowstra Family History

Dowstra Surname Meaning

81 record(s) for Dowstra

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Dowstra lifespan?

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Dowstra Surname Meaning

81 record(s) for Dowstra

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Where is the Dowstra family from?

What Dowstra family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Dowstra family history

What is the average Dowstra lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dowstra family tree

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