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Dowhouer Family History

Dowhouer 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: Downhour, Downer, Dooner, Donmoyer, Dower, Dowler, Dohner, Dohrer

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Where is the Dowhouer family from?

You can see how Dowhouer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowhouer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowhouer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dowhouer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowhouer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dowhouer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Dowhouer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowhouer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dowhouer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dowhouer. For the veterans among your Dowhouer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowhouer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Dowhouer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dowhouer in 1965 was 78, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowhouer 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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