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Dowless Family History

Dowless Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dowless family from?

You can see how Dowless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowless family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowless families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dowless families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dowless's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowless families in 1891.
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What did your Dowless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowless. 100% of Dowless 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dowless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowless 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dowless. 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 423 military records available for the last name Dowless. For the veterans among your Dowless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowless lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dowless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dowless in 1958 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowless 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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