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Donkin Family History

Donkin Surname Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): northeastern English variant of Scottish Duncan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donkin family from?

You can see how Donkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 369 Donkin families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Donkin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Donkin families in 1891.
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What did your Donkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donkin. 34% of Donkin men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Donkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donkin were Motor Driver and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Motor Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Donkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donkin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Donkin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Donkin. For the veterans among your Donkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donkin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Donkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Donkin in 1959 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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