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Doncaster Family History

Doncaster Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Doncaster in Yorkshire from the river name Don (a Celtic name meaning ‘water river’) + Old English ceaster ‘Roman fort or walled city’.

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


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Where is the Doncaster family from?

You can see how Doncaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doncaster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doncaster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Doncaster families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Doncaster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doncaster families in 1891.
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What did your Doncaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Doncaster. 20% of Doncaster men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Doncaster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doncaster were Coal Hewer (heavy Worker) and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Coal Hewer (heavy Worker)
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Doncaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doncaster 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 883 immigration records available for the last name Doncaster. 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 957 military records available for the last name Doncaster. For the veterans among your Doncaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doncaster lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Doncaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Doncaster in 1958 was 67, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doncaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doncaster 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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