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Donforth Family History

Donforth 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: Danforth, Dunworth, Monforte, Goforth, Cornforth, Conforti, Monfort

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Where is the Donforth family from?

You can see how Donforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donforth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donforth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Donforth families living in Maine. This was about 44% of all the recorded Donforth's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Donforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donforth 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 Donforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donforth. 100% of Donforth women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Donforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donforth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Donforth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Donforth. For the veterans among your Donforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donforth lifespan?

Average Donforth life expectancy in 1984 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donforth 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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