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Donkin Name Meaning

English (Durham and Northumberland): northeastern English variant of Scottish Duncan .

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


Similar surnames: Dunkin, Donlin, Dinkin, Donn, Donlan, Donlon, Hockin, Dowlin, Okin

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Where is the Donkin family from?

You can see how Donkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Donkin families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Donkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donkin families in 1911.
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What did your Donkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Donkin. 54% of Donkin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Donkin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donkin were Butcher and Student. .

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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
    54%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Student
    50%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Donkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donkin 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 Donkin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Donkin. For the veterans among your Donkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donkin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Donkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Donkin in 1959 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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