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Dowin Family History

Dowin 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: Dolin, Down, Dowie, Dorin, Domin, Rowin, Dowtin, Dobin, Gowin, Dowen

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Where is the Dowin family from?

You can see how Dowin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowin families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Dowin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dowin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowin 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 Dowin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dowin. 54% of Dowin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dowin women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    54%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dowin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Dowin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowin 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Dowin. 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 220 military records available for the last name Dowin. For the veterans among your Dowin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dowin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dowin in 1964 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowin 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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