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Dowrich Family History

Dowrich Surname Meaning

see Dowrick.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dowrich family from?

You can see how Dowrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowrich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dowrich families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Dowrich families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowrich's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dowrich families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Dowrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowrich 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Dowrich. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dowrich. For the veterans among your Dowrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowrich lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Dowrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dowrich in 1964 was 69, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowrich 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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