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Donas Family History

Donas 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: Jonas, Donat, Donais, Dona, Donis, Dones, Lonas, Domas, Don, Dana

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Where is the Donas family from?

You can see how Donas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Donas families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Donas's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Donas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donas. 43% of Donas 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
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Donas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donas 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Donas. 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 79 military records available for the last name Donas. For the veterans among your Donas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Donas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Donas in 1962 was 69, and 64 in 1999.

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