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Dowlman Family History

Dowlman Surname Meaning

see Dolman.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dowlman family from?

You can see how Dowlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowlman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dowlman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Dowlman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Dowlman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Dowlman families in 1891.
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What did your Dowlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker confectioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dowlman. 50% of Dowlman men worked as a Baker confectioner and 77% of Dowlman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dowlman were Farmer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Baker confectioner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    17%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Dowlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Dowlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowlman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dowlman. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dowlman. For the veterans among your Dowlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowlman lifespan?

Average Dowlman life expectancy in 1973 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowlman 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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