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Doneen Family History

Doneen 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: Dineen, Deneen, Dennen, Dolen, Domen, Donze, Sonnen, Doten, Doren

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Where is the Doneen family from?

You can see how Doneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doneen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doneen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Doneen families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Doneen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Doneen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doneen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doneen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doneen. 100% of Doneen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Doneen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Doneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doneen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Doneen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Doneen. For the veterans among your Doneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doneen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Doneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doneen in 1966 was 70, and 95 in 2002.

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