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Dontenville Family History

Dontenville 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: Bonneville, Montville, Deville, Neville, Monville, Douville

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Where is the Dontenville family from?

You can see how Dontenville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dontenville family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dontenville families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dontenville family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dontenville's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dontenville families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Dontenville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dontenville 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Dontenville. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dontenville. For the veterans among your Dontenville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dontenville lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dontenville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dontenville in 1966 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dontenville 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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