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Donchin Family History

Donchin 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: Minchin, Dolphin, Houchin, Duchin, Tolchin, Rochin, Donkin, Donlin

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Where is the Donchin family from?

You can see how Donchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donchin family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Donchin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donchin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donchin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donchin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donchin. 100% of Donchin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Donchin women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Donchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donchin 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Donchin. 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 41 military records available for the last name Donchin. For the veterans among your Donchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donchin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Donchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Donchin in 1965 was 82, and 80 in 2003.

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