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Downsey Family History

Downsey 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, Townley, Downer, Dorsey, Mounsey, Downen

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Where is the Downsey family from?

You can see how Downsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Downsey families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Downsey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Downsey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Downsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downsey 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 62 census records available for the last name Downsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downsey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Downsey. 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 Downsey. For the veterans among your Downsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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