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Downil Family History

Downil 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: Downie, Downin, Downey, Downer, Down, Downen, Donis, Downing, Dowie

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Where is the Downil family from?

You can see how Downil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Downil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Downil family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Downil's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Downil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downil 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 25 census records available for the last name Downil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downil 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Downil. 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 Downil. For the veterans among your Downil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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