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Dondrea Family History

Dondrea 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: Andrea, Tondreau, Vondra, Fondren, Ondrey, Wondra, Tondre, Condra

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Where is the Dondrea family from?

You can see how Dondrea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondrea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dondrea families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dondrea's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dondrea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dondrea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dondrea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dondrea. 100% of Dondrea men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Dondrea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondrea 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dondrea. 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 45 military records available for the last name Dondrea. For the veterans among your Dondrea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dondrea lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Dondrea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dondrea in 1976 was 68, and 54 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dondrea 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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