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Donroe Family History

Donroe 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: Monroe, Dore, Donze, Conroy, Doron, Donlon, Dobrow, Doro, Dorow

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Where is the Donroe family from?

You can see how Donroe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donroe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donroe family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donroe's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Donroe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donroe 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 61 census records available for the last name Donroe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donroe 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Donroe. 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 27 military records available for the last name Donroe. For the veterans among your Donroe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donroe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Donroe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donroe in 1966 was 94, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donroe 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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