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Donaway Family History

Donaway Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dunaway.

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


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Where is the Donaway family from?

You can see how Donaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaway family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Donaway families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donaway's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Donaway families in 1891.
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What did your Donaway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donaway. 100% of Donaway 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Donaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaway 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Donaway. 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 676 military records available for the last name Donaway. For the veterans among your Donaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaway lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Donaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Donaway in 1953 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donaway 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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