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Donbar Family History

Donbar 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: Dunbar, Donat, Dollar, Bonar, Loncar, Dona, Donnan, Donner, Doner

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Where is the Donbar family from?

You can see how Donbar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donbar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donbar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Donbar family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donbar's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Donbar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donbar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donbar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donbar. 28% of Donbar men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Donbar women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donbar were Proprietor and Waitress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Donbar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donbar 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Donbar. 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 56 military records available for the last name Donbar. For the veterans among your Donbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donbar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Donbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Donbar in 1968 was 92, and 92 in 2000.

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