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Downshire Family History

Downshire 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: Devonshire, Downie, Lopshire, Hampshire, Dunsmore, Downham

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Where is the Downshire family from?

You can see how Downshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downshire family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Downshire family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Downshire's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Downshire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downshire 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 57 census records available for the last name Downshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downshire 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Downshire. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Downshire. For the veterans among your Downshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downshire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downshire 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Downshire

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