Downy family name history and map
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Downy in 1911 Ireland
The 1911 Census recorded just 22 people named Downy in Ireland: 10 men and 12 women.
Counties with Downy in Ireland
Most Downys were found in Down (9), with smaller numbers in Dublin (5), Antrim (4), Clare (1) and Cork (1).
Downy average age in 1911
The average Downy in 1911 was 27.4 years old, though with only 22 people recorded, averages like this should be taken loosely.
Downy literacy in 1911
Of the Downys whose literacy was recorded, 68.2% could both read and write, 4.5% could read but not write, and 22.7% could do neither.
Downy common first names
Among the Downys were men named John (3), James (2), Patrick, Samuel James and Thomas and women named Mary (2), Sarah (2), Anne, Annie and Ellen.
Downy occupations in 1911
Occupations were only recorded for a small share of Downys. Among them were 7 at school, 2 recorded as domestic servant, 2 recorded as general labourer, 1 recorded as blacksmith / smith and 1 recorded as carter / driver / groom.
What religion is Downy?
Most Downys, 50%, were Anglican. The remainder were mostly Roman Catholic (50%).
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Downy statistics (1911)
Number: 22
Rank: 9,046
Average Age: 27
Downyin the USA (2020)
Number: 148
Rank: 122,574
Note: If there were less than 100 in the USA census it will show as zero.
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