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Donavin Family History

Donavin 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: Donavan, Dunavin, Donovan, Donais, Davin, Donadio, Dunagin, Donati

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Where is the Donavin family from?

You can see how Donavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donavin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Donavin family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Donavin's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Donavin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donavin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donavin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donavin. 60% of Donavin men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donavin 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Donavin. 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 425 military records available for the last name Donavin. For the veterans among your Donavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donavin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Donavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Donavin in 1962 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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