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Donaty Family History

Donaty 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: Donat, Donato, Conaty, Donath, Donati, Dunay, Monty, Monat, Donais

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Where is the Donaty family from?

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

What did your Donaty ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Donaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaty 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Donaty. 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 39 military records available for the last name Donaty. For the veterans among your Donaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaty lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Donaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Donaty in 1973 was 88, and 70 in 2002.

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