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Downe Family History

Downe Surname Meaning

see Down.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Downe family from?

You can see how Downe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Downe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Downe families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Downe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Downe families in 1911.
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What did your Downe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Downe. 64% of Downe men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    64%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Downe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Downe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downe 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 Downe. 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 753 military records available for the last name Downe. For the veterans among your Downe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Downe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Downe in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downe 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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