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Donden Family History

Donden Surname 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: Dowden, Doeden, Bowden, Cowden, Norden, Boden, London, Howden, Linden

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Where is the Donden family from?

You can see how Donden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Donden families living in Hampshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Donden's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Donden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Donden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donden 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Donden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Donden. For the veterans among your Donden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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