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Downam Family History

Downam 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: Downham, Downum, Donat, Downey, Downer, Dignam, Dona, Down, Doonan

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Where is the Downam family from?

You can see how Downam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Downam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Downam family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Downam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Downam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downam 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 Downam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Moulder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Downam. 50% of Downam men worked as a Moulder.

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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

  • Moulder
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Downam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Downam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downam 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Downam. 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 40 military records available for the last name Downam. For the veterans among your Downam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Downam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Downam in 1966 was 50, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downam 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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