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Dopwell Family History

Dopwell 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: Doswell, Dowell, Popwell, Oswell, Hipwell, Boswell, Powell, Howell

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Where is the Dopwell family from?

You can see how Dopwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dopwell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dopwell family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dopwell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dopwell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dopwell 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 18 census records available for the last name Dopwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dopwell 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dopwell. 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 Dopwell. For the veterans among your Dopwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dopwell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dopwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dopwell in 1968 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dopwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dopwell 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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