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Donthat Family History

Donthat 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: Douthat, Donat, Douthit, Donathan, Donham, Jonathan, Donato, Montag

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Where is the Donthat family from?

You can see how Donthat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donthat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Donthat families living in Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Donthat's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Donthat families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Donthat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donthat 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Donthat. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Donthat. For the veterans among your Donthat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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