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Dondson Family History

Dondson 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: Donson, Dodson, London, Condon, Goodson, Dundon, Rondon, Donlon

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Where is the Dondson family from?

You can see how Dondson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dondson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Dondson families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dondson's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Dondson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dondson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Dondson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondson 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dondson. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dondson. For the veterans among your Dondson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dondson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Dondson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dondson in 1971 was 69, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dondson 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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