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Downhill Family History

Downhill Surname Meaning

variant of Downall.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Downhill family from?

You can see how Downhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Downhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Downhill families living in Cheshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Downhill's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Downhill families in 1891.
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What did your Downhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Sergeant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Downhill. 100% of Downhill men worked as a Police Sergeant and 84% of Downhill 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Sergeant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    17%

What Downhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Downhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downhill 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Downhill. 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 35 military records available for the last name Downhill. For the veterans among your Downhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downhill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Downhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Downhill in 1971 was 65, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downhill 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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