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Downery Family History

Downery 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, Dolney, Dockery, Dorney, Towner, Lowery, Downen

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Where is the Downery family from?

You can see how Downery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Downery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Downery families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Downery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Downery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downery 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 164 census records available for the last name Downery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downery 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Downery. 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 6 military records available for the last name Downery. For the veterans among your Downery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downery lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downery 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 Downery

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