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Donz Family History

Donz 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: Don, Dong, Donze, Denz, Dona, Danz, Konz, Donn, Done, Song

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Where is the Donz family from?

You can see how Donz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Donz families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Donz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Donz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donz 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 92 census records available for the last name Donz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donz 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Donz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Donz. For the veterans among your Donz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Donz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donz in 1967 was 71, and 76 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donz 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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