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Downall Family History

Downall Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dowdall, Pownall, Gornall, Darnall, Kowall, Dougall, Dowell, Downard

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Where is the Downall family from?

You can see how Downall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Downall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Downall families living in Lancashire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Downall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Downall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Downall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Downall. 75% of Downall 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
    75%
  • Occupation Home Retired
    25%

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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Downall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downall 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Downall. 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 31 military records available for the last name Downall. For the veterans among your Downall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downall lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Downall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Downall in 1979 was 10, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downall 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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