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Downwind Family History

Downwind 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: Downing, Downin, Dorning, Dowland, Downen, Dowling, Townsend, Dowtin

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Where is the Downwind family from?

You can see how Downwind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Downwind family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Downwind families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Downwind family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Downwind's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Downwind families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Downwind 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 Downwind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Post Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Downwind. 100% of Downwind men worked as a Post Cutter.

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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

  • Post Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Downwind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Downwind 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Downwind. 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 2 military records available for the last name Downwind. For the veterans among your Downwind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Downwind lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Downwind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Downwind in 1967 was 28, and 1 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Downwind 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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