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Donsey Family History

Donsey 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: Dorsey, Dossey, Doney, Donley, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Onley, Kinsey

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Where is the Donsey family from?

You can see how Donsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Donsey families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donsey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Donsey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Donsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donsey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Donsey. 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 32 military records available for the last name Donsey. For the veterans among your Donsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donsey lifespan?

Average Donsey life expectancy in 1979 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donsey 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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