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Dowane Family History

Dowane 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: Doane, Dewane, Downey, Doman, Dowland, Dane, Downer, Towne, Deane

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Where is the Dowane family from?

You can see how Dowane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowane families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dowane families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowane's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dowane families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dowane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowane 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dowane. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dowane. For the veterans among your Dowane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1969, in the United States, Dowane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dowane in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowane 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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