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Donaldosn Family History

Donaldosn 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 Donaldosn family from?

You can see how Donaldosn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaldosn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Donaldosn families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Donaldosn families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donaldosn's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Donaldosn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaldosn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donaldosn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donaldosn. 100% of Donaldosn women worked as a Servant. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Donaldosn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaldosn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Donaldosn. 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 18 military records available for the last name Donaldosn. For the veterans among your Donaldosn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaldosn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Donaldosn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donaldosn in 1976 was 55, and 86 in 2000.

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