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Donilson Family History

Donilson 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: Donalson, Donelson, Donlon, Denison, Donaldson, Danielson, Dolson

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Where is the Donilson family from?

You can see how Donilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donilson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Donilson families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Donilson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Donilson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donilson 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 Donilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Blacksmith was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Donilson. 100% of Donilson men worked as a Blacksmith.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Blacksmith
    100%

What Donilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Donilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donilson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Donilson. 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 37 military records available for the last name Donilson. For the veterans among your Donilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donilson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Donilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Donilson in 1966 was 31, and 85 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donilson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donilson 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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