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Donour Family History

Donour 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: Honour, Honor, Moncur, Donner, Doner, Bonjour, Door, Donker, Montour

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donour surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Donour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donour 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 Donour. 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 5 military records available for the last name Donour. For the veterans among your Donour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Donour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Donour in 1963 was 76, and 66 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donour 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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