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Donth Family History

Donth 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: Donath, Donat, Don, Conte, Roth, North, Dong, Booth, Mont, Donato

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Where is the Donth family from?

You can see how Donth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Donth families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Donth's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Donth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donth ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Donth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donth 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Donth. 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 53 military records available for the last name Donth. For the veterans among your Donth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Donth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donth in 1961 was 67, and 74 in 2003.

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