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Donthan Family History

Donthan 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: Donathan, Jonathan, Monahan, Donovan, Donnan, Donegan, Fontan

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Where is the Donthan family from?

You can see how Donthan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donthan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Donthan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Donthan families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Donthan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Donthan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donthan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donthan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donthan. 100% of Donthan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Donthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donthan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Donthan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Donthan. For the veterans among your Donthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donthan lifespan?

Average Donthan life expectancy in 1971 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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