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Dowen Family History

Dowen Name Meaning

English (Staffordshire): variant of Down .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dowden, Lowen, Bowen, Dowlen, Howen, Dower, Downen, Rowen, Doten

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Where is the Dowen family from?

You can see how Dowen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Dowen families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dowen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dowen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dowen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dowen. 26% of Dowen men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Dowen women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dowen were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dowen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowen 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Dowen. 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 723 military records available for the last name Dowen. For the veterans among your Dowen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dowen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dowen in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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