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Downerd Family History

Downerd 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: Downer, Downard, Downey, Towner, Downen, Dooner, Donner, Doner

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Where is the Downerd family from?

You can see how Downerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downerd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Downerd families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Downerd families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Downerd's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Downerd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downerd 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 Downerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Downerd. 60% of Downerd men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Downerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downerd 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Downerd. 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 60 military records available for the last name Downerd. For the veterans among your Downerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downerd lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Downerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Downerd in 1962 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downerd 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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