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Dowis Name Meaning

Probably a Scottish variant of Dawes.

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


Similar surnames: Dowie, Dowds, Downs, Kowis, Dobis, Donis, Dowe, Towns, Duris, Moris

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Dowis Family Origin

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    You can see how Dowis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dowis families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dowis family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dowis's in the USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Dowis families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Dowis Family Occupations

    What did your Dowis ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer and Keeping House were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Dowis. The most common Dowis occupation in the USA was Farmer. 77% of Dowis's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      77%

    • Keeping House

      23%

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

    Dowis Historical Records

    What Dowis family records will you find?

    Census Record

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

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Dowis. 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 Dowis. For the veterans among your Dowis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Dowis Life Expectancy

    What is the average Dowis lifespan?

    Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dowis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dowis in 1957 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dowis

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dowis 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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