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Doonin Family History

Doonin 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: Doolin, Doonan, Downin, Dobrin, Dorning, Dolin, Downen, Donis, Donnan

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Where is the Doonin family from?

You can see how Doonin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doonin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doonin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Doonin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doonin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doonin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Doonin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doonin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Doonin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Doonin. For the veterans among your Doonin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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