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Dondale Family History

Dondale 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: Mondale, Dowdall, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Dugdale, Dowdle, Oncale, Donald

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Where is the Dondale family from?

You can see how Dondale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondale family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dondale families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Dondale families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 91% of all the recorded Dondale's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dondale families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dondale 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 Dondale ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dondale. 56% of Dondale men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Dondale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Dondale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondale 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Dondale. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dondale. For the veterans among your Dondale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dondale lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1980, in the United States, Dondale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dondale in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dondale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dondale 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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