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Dontas Family History

Dontas 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: Jonas, Donat, Kotas, Montag, Kontos, Costas, Donais, Dona, Dorta

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Where is the Dontas family from?

You can see how Dontas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dontas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dontas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Dontas families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dontas's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Dontas families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dontas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dontas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dontas. 100% of Dontas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Dontas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dontas 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Dontas. 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 65 military records available for the last name Dontas. For the veterans among your Dontas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dontas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Dontas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dontas in 1966 was 42, and 82 in 2001.

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