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Downry Family History

Downry 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, Dolney, Dorney, Dobry, Downer, Lowery, Down, Downen, Dower

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Where is the Downry family from?

You can see how Downry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Downry families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Downry's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Downry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downry 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 51 census records available for the last name Downry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downry 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Downry. 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 4 military records available for the last name Downry. For the veterans among your Downry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downry 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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