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Donnier Family History

Donnier 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: Donner, Sonnier, Monnier, Bonner, Fonner, Danner, Downer, Dozier

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Where is the Donnier family from?

You can see how Donnier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Donnier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Donnier families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Donnier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnier 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 85 census records available for the last name Donnier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnier 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Donnier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Donnier. For the veterans among your Donnier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnier lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1990, in the United States, Donnier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Donnier in 1985 was 85, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnier 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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