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Dowsky Family History

Dowsky 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: Dorsky, Downey, Dubsky, Dorsey, Wolsky, Damsky, Dworsky, Dvorsky

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Where is the Dowsky family from?

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

There are 104 census records available for the last name Dowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowsky 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dowsky. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dowsky. For the veterans among your Dowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Dowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dowsky in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowsky 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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