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Donaldsen Family History

Donaldsen Name 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: Donaldson, Donalson, Dolsen, Jonassen, Donald, Donelson, Olsen

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Where is the Donaldsen family from?

You can see how Donaldsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaldsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donaldsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Donaldsen families living in Texas. This was about 23% of all the recorded Donaldsen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Donaldsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaldsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donaldsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donaldsen. 56% of Donaldsen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Donaldsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaldsen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Donaldsen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Donaldsen. For the veterans among your Donaldsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaldsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Donaldsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Donaldsen in 1965 was 83, and 74 in 1998.

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