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Donies Family History

Donies 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: Donis, Dobies, Dones, Donges, Daniel, Danis, Mones, Fones, Jones

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Where is the Donies family from?

You can see how Donies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Donies families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Donies family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donies's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Donies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donies 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 113 census records available for the last name Donies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donies 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Donies. 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 4 military records available for the last name Donies. For the veterans among your Donies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donies lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Donies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Donies in 1978 was 65, and 72 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donies 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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