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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
Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
A Scott Downs | -- --, 1928 | June 17,2005 | OK |
Babara Downs | -- --, 1920 | July 6,2001 | CA |
C Maxine Downs | -- --, 1918 | November 21,2001 | NE |
D Luzetta Downs | -- --, 1912 | January 15,2000 | IA |
Downs Death Records
Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
E Hume Downs | -- --, 1921 | January 20,2010 | Salem,OR |
F Harry Downs | -- --, 1932 | July 20,2008 | Sioux City,IA |
G Francis Downs | -- --, 1928 | September 25,2005 | Middletown,DE |
H Edward Downs | -- --, 1926 | February 23,2008 | Georgetown,TX |
Downs Marriage Records
Name | Spouse | Marriage Date | Location |
Albert Downs | Barbara Russer | January 11,1958 | Wake, NC |
Ernest Downs | Karen Norberg | January 29,2000 | Wise, TX |
Filmore Downs | Deborah Byrd | June 9,2000 | Tarrant, TX |
John Downs | Ora Upshaw | June 26,1931 | Wake, NC |
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