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Donay Family History

Donay 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, Dunay, Dona, Donnay, Doney, Jonas, Day, Conway, Don, Dana

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Where is the Donay family from?

You can see how Donay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Donay family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donay's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Donay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stillman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donay. 34% of Donay men worked as a Stillman. .

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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

  • Stillman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 441 census records available for the last name Donay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donay 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Donay. 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 147 military records available for the last name Donay. For the veterans among your Donay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Donay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donay in 1962 was 66, and 47 in 2004.

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