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Downie Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Downey Irish: Scottish form of Irish Downey 1 or

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


Similar surnames: Dowie, Downin, Dennie, Ronnie, Dowe, Dowis, Downey, Dowse, Downes

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Where is the Downie family from?

You can see how Downie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Downie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 89 Downie families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Downie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Downie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Downie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Downie. 54% of Downie men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Downie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Downie were Farmers Son and Clerk. .

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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
    54%
  • Labourer
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farmers Son
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Domestic
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Downie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downie 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Downie. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Downie. For the veterans among your Downie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downie lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Downie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Downie in 1945 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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