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Doncet Family History

Doncet 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: Doucet, Donat, Ponce, Bonnet, Donze, Dence, Dance, Monet, Dancer

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Where is the Doncet family from?

You can see how Doncet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doncet family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doncet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Doncet families living in Maine. This was about 62% of all the recorded Doncet's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Doncet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doncet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doncet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doncet. 50% of Doncet 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
    50%
  • Porter
    25%
  • Labor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doncet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doncet 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Doncet. 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 54 military records available for the last name Doncet. For the veterans among your Doncet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doncet lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Doncet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Doncet in 1995 was 70, and 75 in 1998.

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