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Donneson Family History

Donneson 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: Tonnesen, Donnellon, Donson, Bondeson, Kenneson, Dennison, Tenneson

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Where is the Donneson family from?

You can see how Donneson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donneson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donneson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Donneson family living in Kansas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Donneson's in USA. Kansas and 3 other states had the highest population of Donneson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donneson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donneson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Donneson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donneson 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Donneson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Donneson. For the veterans among your Donneson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donneson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Donneson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donneson in 1955 was 58, and 84 in 2000.

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