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Dowdin Family History

Dowdin 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: Dowden, Dowtin, Downin, Dowding, Cowdin, Dowlin, Bowden, Cowden

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Where is the Dowdin family from?

You can see how Dowdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dowdin family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowdin's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dowdin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowdin 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 Dowdin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowdin. 100% of Dowdin 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Dowdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dowdin. 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 43 military records available for the last name Dowdin. For the veterans among your Dowdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowdin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dowdin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dowdin in 1968 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowdin 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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