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Downen Name Meaning

English: habitational name from a place such as Downend in Gloucestershire which is named from Old English dūn ‘down’ ‘low hill’ + ende ‘end’ or a topographic name with the same meaning.

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


Similar surnames: Downer, Downey, Dowden, Dorney, Howden, Cowden, Towne, Dolney, Towner

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Where is the Downen family from?

You can see how Downen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Downen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Downen families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Downen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Downen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Downen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Downen. 100% of Downen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Downen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downen 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Downen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 873 military records available for the last name Downen. For the veterans among your Downen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Downen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Downen in 1954 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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