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Donora Family History

Donora Surname 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: Honore, Sonoda, Bonura, Honor, Donovan, Nora, Dona, Dora, Doner

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Where is the Donora family from?

You can see how Donora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Donora family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Donora's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Donora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Donora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donora 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Donora. 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 3 military records available for the last name Donora. For the veterans among your Donora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donora lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Donora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Donora in 1965 was 77, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donora ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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