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Dowdrick Family History

Dowdrick 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: Goodrick, Goldrick, Dedrick, Deadrick, Dobrick, Woodrick, Rodrick

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Where is the Dowdrick family from?

You can see how Dowdrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdrick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowdrick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dowdrick families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowdrick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dowdrick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowdrick 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 97 census records available for the last name Dowdrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdrick 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dowdrick. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dowdrick. For the veterans among your Dowdrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowdrick lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Dowdrick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dowdrick in 1958 was 48, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowdrick 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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