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Donmore Family History

Donmore 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: Dunmore, Honore, Dunsmore, Dunmire, Donmoyer, Longmore, D'amore

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Where is the Donmore family from?

You can see how Donmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donmore families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Donmore families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donmore's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Donmore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donmore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donmore. 100% of Donmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Donmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donmore 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Donmore. 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 14 military records available for the last name Donmore. For the veterans among your Donmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donmore lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Donmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donmore in 1973 was 49, and 70 in 2002.

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