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Donn Family History

Donn Name Meaning

English (Lancashire) and Scottish (Caithness): variant of Dunn . Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Don .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Don, Sonn, Done, Down, Bonn, Dunn, Dolin, Honn, Dona, Dorn

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Where is the Donn family from?

You can see how Donn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Donn families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Donn. 100% of Donn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Donn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donn 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Donn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Donn. For the veterans among your Donn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Donn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Donn in 1960 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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