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Donaca Family History

Donaca 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: Donica, Donat, Donato, Monica, Monaco, Donais, Dona, Dolata, Danca

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Where is the Donaca family from?

You can see how Donaca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaca family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donaca families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Donaca families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donaca's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donaca families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaca 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 Donaca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donaca. 100% of Donaca women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Donaca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaca 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Donaca. 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 Donaca. For the veterans among your Donaca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaca lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Donaca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Donaca in 1944 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donaca 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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