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Donterville Family History

Donterville 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: Somerville, Bonneville, Netterville, Sommerville, Montville, Deville

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Where is the Donterville family from?

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

What did your Donterville ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Donterville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donterville 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donterville. 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 2 military records available for the last name Donterville. For the veterans among your Donterville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donterville lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Donterville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donterville in 1967 was 67, and 84 in 1986.

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