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Donava Family History

Donava 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: Donavan, Donat, Donato, Votava, Donovan, Nava, Donais, Dona, Dolata

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Where is the Donava family from?

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

What did your Donava ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Donava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donava 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Donava. 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 military records available for the last name Donava. For the veterans among your Donava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donava lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Donava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Donava in 1970 was 70, and 38 in 2004.

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