The downward Surname

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The downward name in History

A unique volume of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary following the downward family name as far back in history as possible.

downward Family Facts

Name Distribution (US)Name Distribution (UK)Name Distribution (Scotland)Place of Origin Immigration Year Ports of Departure Life Expectancy Occupations Civil War Service

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Distribution of downward Families in the US in 1920

Number of downward families

5-8

2-4

Compiled by Ancestry.com from the 1920 US Federal Census records

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Thread	Author	Replies
Joseph William Downward born abt 1808 Died March 3, 1888 Clarence Tasmania Australia	RogerTownsend2000	4
Downward family history	Kelly Downward Walker	8
Family History	Betsy Gaunt	1
Evelyn C. Downward	Anne949009	0
Downwards	Renee Brown	2

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