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Dond Family History

Dond 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: Bond, Don, Dong, Dodd, Pond, Dona, Dowd, Donn, Done, Dold

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Where is the Dond family from?

You can see how Dond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dond families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Dond families living in Cumberland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dond's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Dond families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dond 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 Dond ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dond. 100% of Dond 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Dond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dond 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dond. 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 388 military records available for the last name Dond. For the veterans among your Dond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dond lifespan?

Average Dond life expectancy in 1991 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dond 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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