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Donten Family History

Donten 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: Doten, Conte, Botten, Osten, Holten, Denton, Doster, Dennen, Dolen

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Where is the Donten family from?

You can see how Donten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donten family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Donten families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Donten families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Donten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donten 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 Donten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donten. 100% of Donten men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Donten women worked as a Maid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Donten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Donten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donten 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Donten. 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 Donten. For the veterans among your Donten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Donten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Donten in 1963 was 84, and 103 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donten 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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