Dowke Family History

Dowke 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: Dowie, Dowse, Dopke, Domke, Dowe, Doke, Cocke, Dore, Duke, Drake

170	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
20	Military Records
25	Immigration Records
74	Census and Voter Lists
39	Member Trees

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Where is the Dowke family from?

You can see how Dowke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dowke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dowke family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dowke's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dowke families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dowke 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 74 census records available for the last name Dowke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dowke 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dowke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dowke. For the veterans among your Dowke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dowke lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Dowke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dowke in 1994 was 92, and 72 in 1999.

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Dowke Surname Meaning

Where is the Dowke family from?

What Dowke family records will you find?

What is the average Dowke lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1999, in the United States, Dowke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dowke in 1994 was 92, and 72 in 1999.

Dowke Family History

Dowke Surname Meaning

328 record(s) for Dowke

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What is the average Dowke lifespan?

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Dowke Surname Meaning

328 record(s) for Dowke

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Where is the Dowke family from?

What Dowke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Dowke family history

What is the average Dowke lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dowke family tree

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