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Doncom Family History

Doncom 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: Morcom, Ronco, Doom, Donlon, Donson, Yocom, Donham, Donat, Don, Ponce

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Where is the Doncom family from?

You can see how Doncom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doncom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Doncom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Doncom families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doncom's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Doncom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doncom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doncom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doncom. 78% of Doncom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Doncom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doncom 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Doncom. 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 43 military records available for the last name Doncom. For the veterans among your Doncom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doncom lifespan?

Between 1998 and 1999, in the United States, Doncom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doncom in 1998 was 60, and 71 in 1999.

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