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Donathan Family History

Donathan Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Jonathan. Compare Donithan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donathan family from?

You can see how Donathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donathan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donathan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Donathan family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donathan's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Donathan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donathan 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 Donathan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donathan. 36% of Donathan men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Donathan women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donathan were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Donathan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donathan 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Donathan. 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 855 military records available for the last name Donathan. For the veterans among your Donathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donathan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Donathan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Donathan in 1948 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donathan 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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