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Donst Family History

Donst 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: Donat, Dorst, Dost, Dunst, Don, Kunst, Post, Oest, Most, Dong

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Where is the Donst family from?

You can see how Donst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Donst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Donst families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Donst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donst 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 Donst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donst. 100% of Donst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Donst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Donst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donst 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 Donst. 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 31 military records available for the last name Donst. For the veterans among your Donst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Donst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Donst in 1967 was 64, and 59 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donst 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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