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Donton Family History

Donton 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: Denton, Dunton, Danton, Ponton, Donlon, Dorton, Downton, Donson

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Where is the Donton family from?

You can see how Donton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Donton family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Donton's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Donton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donton. 48% of Donton men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Donton women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donton were Miner and Maid. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donton 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Donton. 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 318 military records available for the last name Donton. For the veterans among your Donton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donton lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Donton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Donton in 1957 was 53, and 46 in 2004.

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