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Dowiot Family History

Dowiot 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: Dowie, Dorion, Dowson, Howitt, Moniot, Dowis, Donat, Root, Orio

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowiot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Dowiot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowiot 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dowiot. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Dowiot. For the veterans among your Dowiot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowiot lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Dowiot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dowiot in 1976 was 56, and 72 in 2000.

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