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Dowgert Family History

Dowgert 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: Downer, Dobbert, Doggett, Dygert, Dower, Dowler, Cowsert, Dowsett

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Where is the Dowgert family from?

You can see how Dowgert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowgert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowgert family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowgert's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dowgert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowgert 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 6 census records available for the last name Dowgert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowgert 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dowgert. 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 40 military records available for the last name Dowgert. For the veterans among your Dowgert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowgert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1985, in the United States, Dowgert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dowgert in 1964 was 73, and 62 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowgert 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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