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Dowhun Family History

Dowhun 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: Down, Dowden, Downen, Dohrn, Bothun, Dowtin, Dowson, Dohn, Dowen

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Dowhun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowhun 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dowhun. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dowhun. For the veterans among your Dowhun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowhun lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Dowhun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dowhun in 1974 was 74, and 71 in 1975.

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