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Dowos Family History

Dowos 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: Dobos, Dowds, Downs, Dowis, Roos, Boros, Delos, Bowes, Rokos, Oros

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Where is the Dowos family from?

You can see how Dowos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowos family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dowos family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowos's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Dowos families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Dowos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowos 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dowos. 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 Dowos. For the veterans among your Dowos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowos lifespan?

Average Dowos life expectancy in 1971 was 78 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 Dowos 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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