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Donatt Family History

Donatt 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: Donat, Donato, Donath, Donati, Conant, Mowatt, Dott, Monat, Donais

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Where is the Donatt family from?

You can see how Donatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Donatt families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Donatt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Ins Mate was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Donatt. 100% of Donatt men worked as an Ins Mate. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Ins Mate
    100%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Donatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donatt 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Donatt. 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 73 military records available for the last name Donatt. For the veterans among your Donatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donatt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Donatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Donatt in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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