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Dondres Family History

Dondres 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: Andres, Hondros, Fondren, Dones, Domres, Ondrus, Ondrey, Tondre

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Where is the Dondres family from?

You can see how Dondres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondres family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dondres family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dondres's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dondres families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Dondres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondres 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dondres. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dondres. For the veterans among your Dondres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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