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Donnate Family History

Donnate 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, Donato, Onate, Donnan, Donna, Donnay, Donath, Donati, Tongate

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Where is the Donnate family from?

You can see how Donnate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnate family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Donnate family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnate's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Donnate families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Donnate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnate 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Donnate. 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 3 military records available for the last name Donnate. For the veterans among your Donnate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnate lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Donnate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donnate in 1979 was 75, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnate 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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