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Dowda Family History

Dowda Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dowd.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dowda family from?

You can see how Dowda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowda family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dowda families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dowda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowda families in 1891.
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What did your Dowda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dowda. 28% of Dowda men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dowda women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dowda were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Dowda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dowda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowda 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Dowda. 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 554 military records available for the last name Dowda. For the veterans among your Dowda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowda lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dowda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dowda in 1953 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowda 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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