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Doward Family History

Doward Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Great and Little Doward in Herefordshire.

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


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Where is the Doward family from?

You can see how Doward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doward family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Doward families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Doward's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doward families in 1911.
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What did your Doward ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Doward. 100% of Doward men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Doward women worked as a Saleslady.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Doward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doward 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doward. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 323 military records available for the last name Doward. For the veterans among your Doward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doward lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Doward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Doward in 1961 was 47, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doward 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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