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Dowski Family History

Dowski 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: Kowski, Koski, Sadowski, Demski, Wolski, Osowski, Borski, Doshi

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Where is the Dowski family from?

You can see how Dowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Dowski families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Dowski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dowski. 100% of Dowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dowski women worked as a Packer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Dowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowski 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Dowski. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dowski. For the veterans among your Dowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Dowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dowski in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 1996.

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