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Donetta Family History

Donetta 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: Conetta, Manetta, Bonetti, Moneta, Monette, Monetti, Lunetta

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Where is the Donetta family from?

You can see how Donetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donetta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donetta families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Donetta families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Donetta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donetta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donetta 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 Donetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donetta. 100% of Donetta 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 404 census records available for the last name Donetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donetta 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Donetta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Donetta. For the veterans among your Donetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donetta lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Donetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Donetta in 1981 was 88, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donetta 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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