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Downtown Family History

Downtown 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: Downton, Denton, Boynton, Pointon, Dunton, Rowton, Danton, Ponton

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Where is the Downtown family from?

You can see how Downtown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downtown family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Downtown families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Downtown family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Downtown's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Downtown families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downtown 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 59 census records available for the last name Downtown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downtown 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Downtown. 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 13 military records available for the last name Downtown. For the veterans among your Downtown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downtown lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Downtown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Downtown in 1980 was 60, and 52 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downtown 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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