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Donnary Family History

Donnary 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: Donnay, Connard, Donnan, Donner, Donna, Dennard, Downard, Bonnar

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Where is the Donnary family from?

You can see how Donnary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donnary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Donnary family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnary's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Donnary families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donnary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnary. 100% of Donnary women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Donnary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnary 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Donnary. 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 29 military records available for the last name Donnary. For the veterans among your Donnary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnary lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Donnary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Donnary in 1986 was 76, and 74 in 2001.

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