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Doona Family History

Doona Surname Meaning

from Dúna ‘of the fort’ an epithet of a branch of the O'Sullivans.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Doona family from?

You can see how Doona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doona family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doona families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Doona families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doona's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doona families in 1871.
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What did your Doona ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doona. 100% of Doona women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Doona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doona 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Doona. 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 17 military records available for the last name Doona. For the veterans among your Doona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doona lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Doona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doona in 1963 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

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