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Downel Family History

Downel 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 Downel family from?

You can see how Downel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1911. The most Downel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Downel family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Downel's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Downel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downel 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 90 census records available for the last name Downel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downel 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Downel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Downel. For the veterans among your Downel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downel 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 Downel

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