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Dowil Family History

Dowil 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: Dowie, Dowis, Doll, Doris, Doi, Dutil, Dolin, Dobis, Dow, Dowd

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Where is the Dowil family from?

You can see how Dowil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dowil family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowil's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dowil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowil 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 122 census records available for the last name Dowil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowil 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dowil. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dowil. For the veterans among your Dowil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowil lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Dowil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dowil in 1989 was 58, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowil 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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