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Donnatin Family History

Donnatin 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, Donati, Donat, Donato, Lopatin, Donais, Doonan, Dantin, Donna

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Where is the Donnatin family from?

You can see how Donnatin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnatin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donnatin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Donnatin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnatin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donnatin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnatin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donnatin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Donnatin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnatin 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 Donnatin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Donnatin. For the veterans among your Donnatin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnatin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Donnatin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Donnatin in 1972 was 44, and 47 in 2004.

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