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Dowiatt Family History

Dowiatt 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: Mowatt, Oviatt, Dowsett, Howitt, Wiatt, Howatt, Donat, Rowett

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Where is the Dowiatt family from?

You can see how Dowiatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowiatt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dowiatt families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dowiatt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dowiatt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowiatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dowiatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dowiatt. 100% of Dowiatt men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Dowiatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowiatt 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dowiatt. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dowiatt. For the veterans among your Dowiatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowiatt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Dowiatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dowiatt in 1949 was 43, and 91 in 2002.

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