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Dowain Family History

Dowain 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: Dowtin, Downin, Dowlin, Drain, Dobrin, Doman, Dain, Doolin, Swain

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Where is the Dowain family from?

You can see how Dowain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dowain families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowain's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dowain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowain 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 22 census records available for the last name Dowain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowain 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dowain. 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 Dowain. For the veterans among your Dowain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowain lifespan?

Average Dowain life expectancy in 1955 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 48.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowain 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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