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Douwstra Family History

Douwstra Name 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: Hornstra, Boonstra, Hoekstra, Hofstra, Dykstra, Poelstra, Kustra

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Where is the Douwstra family from?

You can see how Douwstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Douwstra family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Douwstra families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Douwstra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Douwstra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Douwstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Douwstra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Douwstra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Douwstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Douwstra 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Douwstra. 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 Douwstra. For the veterans among your Douwstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Douwstra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Douwstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Douwstra in 1969 was 88, and 95 in 2002.

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