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Dowlar Family History

Dowlar 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: Dollar, Dowler, Solar, Dolak, Dowland, Downer, Dobler, Bowler

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Where is the Dowlar family from?

You can see how Dowlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowlar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Dowlar families living in Berkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Dowlar's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dowlar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowlar 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 241 census records available for the last name Dowlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowlar 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dowlar. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dowlar. For the veterans among your Dowlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowlar lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Dowlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dowlar in 1987 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowlar 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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