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Donway Family History

Donway 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: Conway, Donnay, Donaway, Donat, Monday, Dunay, Rodway, Longway, Dona

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Where is the Donway family from?

You can see how Donway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donway family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Donway family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Donway's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Donway families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Donway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donway 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Donway. 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 Donway. For the veterans among your Donway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donway lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Donway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Donway in 1969 was 84, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donway 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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