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Dowlding Family History

Dowlding 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: Dowling, Dowding, Golding, Colding, Doelling, Downing, Bolding

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Where is the Dowlding family from?

You can see how Dowlding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowlding family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Dowlding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dowlding families living in Kent. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dowlding's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dowlding families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowlding 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 Dowlding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowlding. 100% of Dowlding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dowlding family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Dowlding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowlding 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dowlding. 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 Dowlding. For the veterans among your Dowlding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowlding lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Dowlding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dowlding in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowlding

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowlding 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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