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Donnenworth Family History

Donnenworth 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: Molesworth, Dunworth, Dodsworth, Longworth, Leavenworth, Dunsworth

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Where is the Donnenworth family from?

You can see how Donnenworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnenworth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donnenworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Donnenworth families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Donnenworth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Donnenworth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnenworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donnenworth ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donnenworth ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Donnenworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnenworth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Donnenworth. 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 11 military records available for the last name Donnenworth. For the veterans among your Donnenworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnenworth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Donnenworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donnenworth in 1966 was 79, and 74 in 1998.

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