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Donne Family History

Donne Surname Meaning

see Dunn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Donne family from?

You can see how Donne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Donne families living in Glamorgan. This was about 26% of all the recorded Donne's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Donne families in 1891.
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What did your Donne 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 Donne. 39% of Donne men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Donne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donne were Old Age Pensioner and Incapacitated.

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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
    39%
  • Printers Assistant
    16%
  • Solicitor
    16%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Donne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Donne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donne 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 Donne. 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 990 military records available for the last name Donne. For the veterans among your Donne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Donne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Donne in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donne 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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