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Donaworth Family History

Donaworth 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: Dunworth, Dodsworth, Longworth, Dunsworth, Dilworth, Wentworth

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Where is the Donaworth family from?

You can see how Donaworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaworth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Donaworth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Donaworth family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Donaworth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Donaworth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donaworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donaworth. 100% of Donaworth 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 86 census records available for the last name Donaworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaworth 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 immigration records available for the last name Donaworth. 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 30 military records available for the last name Donaworth. For the veterans among your Donaworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaworth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Donaworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Donaworth in 1972 was 76, and 64 in 2001.

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