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Donnes Family History

Donnes 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: Donner, Downes, Dones, Bonnes, Donges, Dennis, Dolney, Bonnet, Downey

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Where is the Donnes family from?

You can see how Donnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donnes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Donnes families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Donnes's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Donnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donnes. 42% of Donnes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Donnes women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnes 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Donnes. 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 180 military records available for the last name Donnes. For the veterans among your Donnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Donnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Donnes in 1966 was 45, and 79 in 2003.

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