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Donnaway Family History

Donnaway 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: Connaway, Donaway, Dunnaway, Gannaway, Donnay, Hannaway, Conaway

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Where is the Donnaway family from?

You can see how Donnaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnaway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donnaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Donnaway families living in Louisiana. This was about 63% of all the recorded Donnaway's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Donnaway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnaway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donnaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnaway. 100% of Donnaway 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Donnaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnaway 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Donnaway. 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 21 military records available for the last name Donnaway. For the veterans among your Donnaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnaway lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Donnaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Donnaway in 1952 was 43, and 31 in 2003.

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