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Donwerth Family History

Donwerth 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: Dunworth, Howarth, Dilworth, Bosworth, Monteith, Eiswerth, Dobbert

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donwerth 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 21 census records available for the last name Donwerth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donwerth 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Donwerth. 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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There are 14 military records available for the last name Donwerth. For the veterans among your Donwerth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donwerth lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Donwerth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Donwerth in 1956 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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