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Dowdey Family History

Dowdey Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Dowdy. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Dowdey family from?

You can see how Dowdey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowdey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Dowdey families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dowdey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dowdey families in 1891.
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What did your Dowdey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dowdey. 32% of Dowdey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dowdey women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dowdey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dowdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdey 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Dowdey. 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 352 military records available for the last name Dowdey. For the veterans among your Dowdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowdey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dowdey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dowdey in 1953 was 52, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowdey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowdey 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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