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Dowleyne Family History

Dowleyne 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: Dowlen, Dowley, Cowley, Howley, Downey, Dolen, Dowland, Bowley

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Where is the Dowleyne family from?

You can see how Dowleyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowleyne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowleyne family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowleyne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dowleyne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowleyne 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 Dowleyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowleyne. 100% of Dowleyne women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Dowleyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Dowleyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowleyne 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dowleyne. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dowleyne. For the veterans among your Dowleyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowleyne lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Dowleyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dowleyne in 1985 was 72, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowleyne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowleyne 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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