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Donen Family History

Donen 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: Dolen, Domen, Doten, Doren, Downen, Doner, Doyen, Ronen, Dronen

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Where is the Donen family from?

You can see how Donen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Donen families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donen's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Donen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Donen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donen 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Donen. 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 106 military records available for the last name Donen. For the veterans among your Donen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Donen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donen in 1964 was 71, and 73 in 2001.

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