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Downs Genealogy & History

Downs genealogy shows that the name can be either an English or Irish name. The name most likely originated as Dunn, meaning dark brown, indicating a person with dark brown hair or a dark complexion. Downs family history shows it may also be an Irish name for a dweller near a hill, from the Celtic or Gaelic word dun, meaning a small hill. Alternative spellings are Dunn and Duin. Famous family members include TV host Hugh Downs. Family members who used the alternate spelling of Dunn include Michael Dunn, who played James West's nemesis Dr. Miguelito Loveless on the television series The Wild, Wild West.


Downs Birth Records

NameBirth DateDeath DateLocation
A Scott Downs-- --, 1928June 17,2005OK
Babara Downs-- --, 1920July 6,2001CA
C Maxine Downs-- --, 1918November 21,2001NE
D Luzetta Downs-- --, 1912January 15,2000IA

Downs Death Records

NameBirth DateDeath DateLocation
E Hume Downs-- --, 1921January 20,2010Salem,OR
F Harry Downs-- --, 1932July 20,2008Sioux City,IA
G Francis Downs-- --, 1928September 25,2005Middletown,DE
H Edward Downs-- --, 1926February 23,2008Georgetown,TX

Downs Marriage Records

NameSpouseMarriage DateLocation
Albert DownsBarbara RusserJanuary 11,1958Wake, NC
Ernest DownsKaren NorbergJanuary 29,2000Wise, TX
Filmore DownsDeborah ByrdJune 9,2000Tarrant, TX
John DownsOra UpshawJune 26,1931Wake, NC

Most Common Surnames After Downs

845th: Hendrix846th: Dudley
847th: Fink848th: Sampson
849th: Hatfield850th: Archer
851st: Cantrell852nd: Spence
853rd: McDermott854th: Connolly

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