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Donfried Family History

Donfried 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: Unfried, Bonfield, Fried, Manfred, Gottfried, Dorries, Moncrief

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Where is the Donfried family from?

You can see how Donfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donfried family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Donfried family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Donfried's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Donfried families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donfried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donfried ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donfried ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Donfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donfried 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Donfried. 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 4 military records available for the last name Donfried. For the veterans among your Donfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donfried lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Donfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donfried in 1978 was 85, and 102 in 2000.

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