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Downman Family History

Downman Surname Meaning

For someone who lived ‘(by the) down’. Compare Downer. In some instances a late variant of Downham: Robert Downnam or Doneman or Downeman 1579 in Oxford University Register.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Downman family from?

You can see how Downman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Downman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Downman families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Downman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Downman families in 1891.
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What did your Downman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Downman. 100% of Downman men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Downman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    14%
  • Private Means
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Downman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downman 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Downman. 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 255 military records available for the last name Downman. For the veterans among your Downman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downman lifespan?

Average Downman life expectancy in 1985 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downman 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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