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Where is the Douwes family from?

You can see how Douwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douwes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Douwes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Douwes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Douwes families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douwes 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 101 census records available for the last name Douwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douwes 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Douwes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Douwes. For the veterans among your Douwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douwes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Douwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Douwes in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2002.

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