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Donithan Family History

Donithan Surname Meaning

Variant of Donathan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donithan family from?

You can see how Donithan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donithan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Donithan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Donithan families living in Cornwall. This was about 83% of all the recorded Donithan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Donithan families in 1891.
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What did your Donithan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donithan. 54% of Donithan men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Manager
    16%

What Donithan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Donithan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donithan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Donithan. 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 206 military records available for the last name Donithan. For the veterans among your Donithan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donithan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Donithan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Donithan in 1945 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donithan 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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