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Donargo Family History

Donargo 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: Donato, Donadio, Lonardo, Dodaro, Donaho, Donahoo, Donat, Rosario

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Where is the Donargo family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donargo 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 Donargo ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Donargo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donargo 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Donargo. 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 33 military records available for the last name Donargo. For the veterans among your Donargo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donargo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Donargo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Donargo in 1970 was 76, and 63 in 1997.

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