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Dongan Family History

Dongan 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: Donnan, Dorgan, Donegan, Dungan, Dogan, Mongan, Dougan, Donigan

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Where is the Dongan family from?

You can see how Dongan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dongan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dongan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dongan families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dongan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dongan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dongan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Assistant Nurse was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dongan. 50% of Dongan women worked as an Assistant Nurse. .

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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

  • Assistant Nurse
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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What Dongan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dongan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongan 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Dongan. 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 199 military records available for the last name Dongan. For the veterans among your Dongan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Dongan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dongan in 1964 was 64, and 91 in 1993.

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