Dowhey Family History

Dowhey Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Downey, Dowdey, Dowey, Dowley, Cowley, Dolney, Howley, Dorney, Dewey, Downer

209 record(s) for Dowhey

61	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
100	Census and Voter Lists

Where is the Dowhey family from?

You can see how Dowhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowhey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dowhey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Dowhey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowhey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dowhey families in 1920.

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

What Dowhey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 100 census records available for the last name Dowhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowhey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Dowhey. 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.

Military Records

There are 17 military records available for the last name Dowhey. For the veterans among your Dowhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Dowhey lifespan?

Average Dowhey life expectancy in 1972 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowhey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.