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Dowhen Family History

Dowhen 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, Downen, Dowen, Dowlen, Bowden, Cowden, Howden, Downey, Dolen

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Where is the Dowhen family from?

You can see how Dowhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowhen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowhen family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowhen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Dowhen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowhen 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 73 census records available for the last name Dowhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowhen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dowhen. 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 160 military records available for the last name Dowhen. For the veterans among your Dowhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowhen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Dowhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dowhen in 1967 was 76, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowhen 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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