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Dowlig Family History

Dowlig 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, Dowlin, Doolin, Dolin, Downing, Dowie, Dowler, Doig, Dowtin

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Where is the Dowlig family from?

You can see how Dowlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowlig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowlig family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowlig's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dowlig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowlig 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 33 census records available for the last name Dowlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowlig 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dowlig. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dowlig. For the veterans among your Dowlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowlig 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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