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Donn Family History

Donn Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire) and Scottish (Caithness): variant of Dunn. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Don.

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


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Where is the Donn family from?

You can see how Donn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 30 Donn families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Donn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donn 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 Donn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donn. 34% of Donn men worked as an Incapacitated and 78% of Donn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donn were French Polisher and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Farm Foreman
    34%
  • French Polisher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Donn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Donn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donn. For the veterans among your Donn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Donn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Donn in 1960 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donn 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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