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Dowbridge Family History

Dowbridge 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: Delbridge, Corbridge, Trowbridge, Doddridge, Cambridge, Bridge

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Where is the Dowbridge family from?

You can see how Dowbridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowbridge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowbridge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dowbridge family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowbridge's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dowbridge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowbridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dowbridge ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Dowbridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowbridge 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dowbridge. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Dowbridge. For the veterans among your Dowbridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowbridge lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Dowbridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dowbridge in 1978 was 83, and 92 in 1989.

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