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Dowhower Family History

Dowhower 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, Dooner, Donmoyer, Boomhower, Dower, Dowler, Dohner, Dohrer

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Where is the Dowhower family from?

You can see how Dowhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowhower family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowhower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dowhower families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dowhower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dowhower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowhower 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 Dowhower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowhower. 45% of Dowhower men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Dowhower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Dowhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowhower 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 Dowhower. 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 157 military records available for the last name Dowhower. For the veterans among your Dowhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowhower lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dowhower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dowhower in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowhower

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowhower 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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