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Donab Family History

Donab 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: Donat, Dona, Jonas, Don, Dana, Dong, Korab, Dunay, Drab, Dinan

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Where is the Donab family from?

You can see how Donab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donab family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Donab families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Donab's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Donab families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donab 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 22 census records available for the last name Donab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donab 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Donab. 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 2 military records available for the last name Donab. For the veterans among your Donab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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