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Donnison Family History

Donnison Surname Meaning

probably a local variant of Donaldson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Donnison family from?

You can see how Donnison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donnison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Donnison families living in Durham. This was about 37% of all the recorded Donnison's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Donnison families in 1891.
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What did your Donnison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donnison. 67% of Donnison men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Donnison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donnison were Barman and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Coal Miner
    17%
  • Barman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 664 immigration records available for the last name Donnison. 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 392 military records available for the last name Donnison. For the veterans among your Donnison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnison lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Donnison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donnison in 1965 was 75, and 83 in 2000.

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