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Donaldon Family History

Donaldon Name 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: Donaldson, Donalson, Donlon, Donald, Donelson, London, Dalton, Donato

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Where is the Donaldon family from?

You can see how Donaldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donaldon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Donaldon family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donaldon's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Donaldon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donaldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donaldon. 100% of Donaldon men worked as a Farming. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Donaldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaldon 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Donaldon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Donaldon. For the veterans among your Donaldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaldon lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Donaldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Donaldon in 1983 was 78, and 85 in 1999.

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