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Dowmen Family History

Dowmen 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: Domen, Dowden, Downen, Dohmen, Dowen, Dowlen, Bowden, Bowman, Cowden

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Where is the Dowmen family from?

You can see how Dowmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dowmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dowmen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowmen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowmen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dowmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowmen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dowmen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dowmen. For the veterans among your Dowmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowmen lifespan?

Average Dowmen life expectancy in 1975 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowmen 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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