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Donnar Family History

Donnar 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: Donnan, Donner, Donna, Donnay, Bonnar, Donat, Dollar, Bonner, Bonar

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Where is the Donnar family from?

You can see how Donnar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donnar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Donnar families living in Angus. This was about 86% of all the recorded Donnar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Donnar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnar 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 Donnar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnar. 50% of Donnar men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Donnar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Donnar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnar 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Donnar. 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 63 military records available for the last name Donnar. For the veterans among your Donnar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Donnar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Donnar in 1958 was 70, and 43 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donnar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnar 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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