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Dowbekin Family History

Dowbekin 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: Dobkin, Dobrin, Dworkin, Dobek, Dowden, Downen, Dombek, Dowtin, Dobin

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Where is the Dowbekin family from?

You can see how Dowbekin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowbekin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dowbekin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Dowbekin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowbekin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dowbekin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowbekin 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 Dowbekin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowbekin. 72% of Dowbekin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    29%

What Dowbekin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Dowbekin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowbekin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dowbekin. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dowbekin. For the veterans among your Dowbekin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowbekin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Dowbekin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dowbekin in 1972 was 69, and 66 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowbekin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowbekin 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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