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Dons Family History

Dons 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: Don, Dong, Dona, Doss, Donis, Hons, Jons, Mons, Fons, Pons

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Where is the Dons family from?

You can see how Dons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dons family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dons's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dons 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 Dons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dons. 40% of Dons men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Dons women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dons were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Dons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dons 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 774 immigration records available for the last name Dons. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dons. For the veterans among your Dons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dons lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dons in 1964 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dons

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dons 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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