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Donalsdon Family History

Donalsdon 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: Donalson, Donaldson, Donelson, Donlon, Dolson, Jonasson, Donson

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Where is the Donalsdon family from?

You can see how Donalsdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donalsdon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donalsdon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Donalsdon family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donalsdon's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Donalsdon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donalsdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donalsdon ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donalsdon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Donalsdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donalsdon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Donalsdon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Donalsdon. For the veterans among your Donalsdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donalsdon lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Donalsdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Donalsdon in 1982 was 73, and 66 in 1998.

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