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Donnat Family History

Donnat 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: Donat, Donnan, Donna, Donnay, Bonnet, Donato, Monat, Dona, Doonan

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Where is the Donnat family from?

You can see how Donnat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnat family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnat families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Donnat families living in Perthshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donnat's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Donnat families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnat 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 138 census records available for the last name Donnat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnat 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Donnat. 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 6 military records available for the last name Donnat. For the veterans among your Donnat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnat 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donnat

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