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Donnard Family History

Donnard 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: Connard, Dennard, Downard, Bongard, Dollard, Dorward, Conard, Donnan

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Where is the Donnard family from?

You can see how Donnard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donnard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Donnard families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donnard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnard 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 Donnard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donnard. 100% of Donnard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Donnard women worked as a Secretary.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Donnard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Donnard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnard 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Donnard. 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 36 military records available for the last name Donnard. For the veterans among your Donnard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnard lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Donnard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Donnard in 1974 was 79, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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