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Dontanville Family History

Dontanville 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: Moranville, Fontanilla, Montville, Glanville, Monville, Douville

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Where is the Dontanville family from?

You can see how Dontanville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dontanville family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dontanville families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dontanville's in USA. California had the highest population of Dontanville families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dontanville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dontanville 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dontanville. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dontanville. For the veterans among your Dontanville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dontanville lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Dontanville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dontanville in 1967 was 76, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dontanville 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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