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Donnen Family History

Donnen 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: Dennen, Sonnen, Downen, Donnan, Dannen, Donner, Onnen, Dolney, Bonnet

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Where is the Donnen family from?

You can see how Donnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Donnen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donnen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnen 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 Donnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Elem Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donnen. 50% of Donnen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Donnen women worked as an Elem 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elem Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Donnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnen 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Donnen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Donnen. For the veterans among your Donnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnen lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Donnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donnen in 1983 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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