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Downsbrough Family History

Downsbrough 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: Hansbrough, Goldsborough, Stanbrough, Rosborough, Newbrough

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Where is the Downsbrough family from?

You can see how Downsbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downsbrough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Downsbrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Downsbrough families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Downsbrough's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Downsbrough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downsbrough 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 Downsbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, None was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Downsbrough. 100% of Downsbrough men worked as a None.

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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

  • None
    100%

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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Downsbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downsbrough 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Downsbrough. 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 15 military records available for the last name Downsbrough. For the veterans among your Downsbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downsbrough lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Downsbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Downsbrough in 1967 was 79, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downsbrough 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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