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Dowris Family History

Dowris 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: Doris, Dorris, Dowis, Boris, Morris, Dobrin, Norris, Duris, Moris

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Where is the Dowris family from?

You can see how Dowris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dowris families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dowris families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowris's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dowris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dowris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowris. 100% of Dowris men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Dowris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowris 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dowris. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dowris. For the veterans among your Dowris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowris lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowris 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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