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Downed Family History

Downed 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: Downey, Downer, Downen, Downes, Dolney, Dorney, Towne, Towner, Doane

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Where is the Downed family from?

You can see how Downed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downed family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Downed families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Downed's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Downed families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Downed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downed 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Downed. 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 7 military records available for the last name Downed. For the veterans among your Downed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downed lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downed 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Downed

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