This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Donus family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Donus Family History

Donus 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: Bonus, Donis, Dones, Jonas, Donat, Don, Dong, Danis, Mones, Fones

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Donus family from?

You can see how Donus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donus families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Donus families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Donus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Donus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Donus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Donus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Donus

Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Donus. 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.

View all Donus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Donus. For the veterans among your Donus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Donus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Donus family history

Discover More

What is the average Donus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Donus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Donus in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donus 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Donus family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial