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Downum Family History

Downum Surname Meaning

Altered form of Downham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Downum family from?

You can see how Downum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Downum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Downum families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Downum's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Downum families in 1891.
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What did your Downum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Downum. 32% of Downum men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Downum women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Downum were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Downum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Downum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downum 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Downum. 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 402 military records available for the last name Downum. For the veterans among your Downum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downum lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Downum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Downum in 1957 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Downum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downum 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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