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Donatz Family History

Donatz 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, Donath, Donati, Monat, Donais, Dona, Dolata, Lontz

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Where is the Donatz family from?

You can see how Donatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Donatz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Donatz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donatz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Donatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donatz 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 Donatz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Donatz. For the veterans among your Donatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donatz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Donatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Donatz in 1968 was 75, and 96 in 1991.

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