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Dowat Family History

Dowat 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: Donat, Mowat, Howat, Ducat, Donato, Mowatt, Dolak, Doman, Boat, Moat

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Where is the Dowat family from?

You can see how Dowat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Dowat families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Dowat family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowat's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dowat families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowat 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 28 census records available for the last name Dowat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowat 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dowat. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dowat. For the veterans among your Dowat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowat lifespan?

Average Dowat life expectancy in 1969 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowat 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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