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Donshine Family History

Donshine 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: Sunshine, Yoshino, Dansie, Shine, Hoshino, Donahue, Conine, Considine

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Where is the Donshine family from?

You can see how Donshine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donshine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donshine family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Donshine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donshine families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Donshine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donshine 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Donshine. 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 1 military records available for the last name Donshine. For the veterans among your Donshine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donshine lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donshine 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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