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Dowlin Family History

Dowlin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dolan. English: variant of Dolling (see Dowling). This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Dowlin family from?

You can see how Dowlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Dowlin families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dowlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowlin families in 1891.
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What did your Dowlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dowlin. 100% of Dowlin 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Dowlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowlin 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Dowlin. 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 692 military records available for the last name Dowlin. For the veterans among your Dowlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowlin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dowlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Dowlin in 1953 was 96, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowlin 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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