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Downin Family History

Downin Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Downing.

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


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Where is the Downin family from?

You can see how Downin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Downin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Downin families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Downin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Downin families in 1891.
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What did your Downin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Downin. 39% of Downin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Downin women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Wood Cutter
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Downin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downin 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Downin. 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 348 military records available for the last name Downin. For the veterans among your Downin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Downin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Downin in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downin 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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