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Downhams Family History

Downhams 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, Donham, Dunham, Newnham, Bonham, Donais, Denham, Dockham

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Where is the Downhams family from?

You can see how Downhams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downhams family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Downhams families living in Berkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Downhams's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Downhams families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downhams 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 Downhams ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Downhams. 100% of Downhams women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Downhams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downhams 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 Downhams. 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 8 military records available for the last name Downhams. For the veterans among your Downhams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downhams lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downhams 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 Downhams

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