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Donaby Family History

Donaby 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, Dunay, Donato, Donais, Dona, Denby, Danby, Doby, Dansby

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Where is the Donaby family from?

You can see how Donaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donaby families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Donaby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Donaby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Donaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donaby. 100% of Donaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Donaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaby 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Donaby. 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 80 military records available for the last name Donaby. For the veterans among your Donaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Donaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Donaby in 1967 was 69, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donaby 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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