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Dondldson Family History

Dondldson 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: Donaldson, Donalson, Donelson, Donlon, Dolson, Donson, Bondeson

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Where is the Dondldson family from?

You can see how Dondldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondldson family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Dondldson families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dondldson's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dondldson families in 1841.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dondldson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Dondldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondldson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dondldson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dondldson. For the veterans among your Dondldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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