Dowdell Family History

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Dowdell Name Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Dowdall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dowdall, Dowdey, Dorrell, Rowell, Vowell, Nowell, Jowell, Dowdle

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Dowdell Family Origin

Where is the Dowdell family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Dowdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowdell families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dowdell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowdell's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dowdell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Dowdell Family Occupations

    What did your Dowdell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Dowdell family was Farm Laborer. Farmer, Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Dowdell. The most common Dowdell occupation in the USA was Farmer. 26% of Dowdell's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      26%

    • Laborer

      17%

    • Farming

      5%

    • Farm Laborer

      4%

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

    Dowdell Historical Records

    What Dowdell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dowdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Dowdell

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dowdell. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Dowdell. For the veterans among your Dowdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Dowdell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Dowdell lifespan?

    Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Dowdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dowdell in 1941 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowdell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowdell 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.

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