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Donolow Family History

Donolow 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: Donlon, Sokolow, Denslow, Donoso, Donohoo, Donohoe, Donoho, Donohew

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Where is the Donolow family from?

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

What did your Donolow ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Donolow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donolow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Donolow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Donolow. For the veterans among your Donolow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donolow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Donolow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Donolow in 1970 was 85, and 50 in 1997.

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