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Dowick Family History

Dowick 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: Howick, Cowick, Bowick, Dick, Lovick, Wick, Dimick, Durick, Dock

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Where is the Dowick family from?

You can see how Dowick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dowick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dowick families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowick's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dowick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowick 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 181 census records available for the last name Dowick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowick 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dowick. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dowick. For the veterans among your Dowick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Dowick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dowick in 1969 was 67, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowick 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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