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Downle Family History

Downle 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: Dowdle, Downie, Dole, Downey, Townley, Downer, Doyle, Towne, Donze

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Where is the Downle family from?

You can see how Downle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downle family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Downle family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Downle's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Downle families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Downle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Downle. 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 1 military records available for the last name Downle. For the veterans among your Downle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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