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Dowal Family History

Dowal 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: Kowal, Doyal, Donat, Doll, Dowdall, Dolak, Doman, Koral, Dugal, Dial

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Where is the Dowal family from?

You can see how Dowal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowal families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Dowal families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Dowal's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dowal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowal 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 Dowal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowal. 34% of Dowal men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dowal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowal 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Dowal. 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 162 military records available for the last name Dowal. For the veterans among your Dowal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowal lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Dowal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dowal in 1985 was 70, and 89 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowal 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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