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Donath Name Meaning

German: variant of Donat . Hungarian (Donáth): variant of Donát (see Donat ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Donat, Ponath, Dona, Donato, Conrath, Konrath, Horath, Porth, Doney

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Where is the Donath family from?

You can see how Donath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Donath families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Donath's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donath. 100% of Donath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Donath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donath 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Donath. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Donath. For the veterans among your Donath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donath lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Donath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Donath in 1951 was 54, and 79 in 2004.

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