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Donsavage Family History

Donsavage 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: Savage, Donavan, Sincavage, Donovan, Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Sauvage

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Where is the Donsavage family from?

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

What did your Donsavage ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Donsavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donsavage 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Donsavage. 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 10 military records available for the last name Donsavage. For the veterans among your Donsavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donsavage lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Donsavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donsavage in 1964 was 49, and 80 in 1992.

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