Dowdalls Family History

Dowdalls Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.

Similar surnames: Dowdall, Dowdell, Goodall, Woodall, Pownall, Dowdle, Kowall, Dowds, Dougall, Walls

78	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
42	Military Records
35	Immigration Records
28	Census and Voter Lists
348	Member Trees

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Where is the Dowdalls family from?

You can see how Dowdalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowdalls family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dowdalls family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dowdalls's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dowdalls families in 1840.

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

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Census Record

There are 28 census records available for the last name Dowdalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowdalls 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dowdalls. 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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Military Records

There are 42 military records available for the last name Dowdalls. For the veterans among your Dowdalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowdalls lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dowdalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dowdalls in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

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Dowdalls Surname Meaning

Where is the Dowdalls family from?

What Dowdalls family records will you find?

What is the average Dowdalls lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dowdalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dowdalls in 1968 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

Dowdalls Family History

Dowdalls Surname Meaning

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Where is the Dowdalls family from?

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Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Dowdalls lifespan?

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Dowdalls Surname Meaning

531 record(s) for Dowdalls

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Where is the Dowdalls family from?

What Dowdalls family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Dowdalls family history

What is the average Dowdalls lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dowdalls family tree

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