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Donthert Family History

Donthert 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: Rothert, Douthett, Donaher, Doster, Montero, Douthit, Gantert

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Where is the Donthert family from?

You can see how Donthert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donthert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Donthert families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Donthert families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Donthert's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Donthert families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donthert 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 7 census records available for the last name Donthert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donthert 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donthert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donthert. For the veterans among your Donthert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donthert 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donthert

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