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Donnin Family History

Donnin 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, Monnin, Bonnin, Downin, Donkin, Donlin, Dennin, Dennis

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Where is the Donnin family from?

You can see how Donnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Donnin family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Donnin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnin 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 Donnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnin. 100% of Donnin men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Donnin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Donnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnin 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Donnin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Donnin. For the veterans among your Donnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Donnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Donnin in 1968 was 73, and 74 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donnin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnin 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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