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Doonon Family History

Doonon 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: Doonan, Dornon, Doolin, Hooton, Booton, Doron, Donlon, Downen, Donnan

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Where is the Doonon family from?

You can see how Doonon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doonon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doonon families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Doonon families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Doonon's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Doonon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Doonon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doonon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Doonon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Doonon. For the veterans among your Doonon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doonon lifespan?

Average Doonon life expectancy in 1983 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doonon 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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