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Done Family History

Done Surname Meaning

English: variant of Donne itself a variant of Dunn.

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


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Where is the Done family from?

You can see how Done families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Done family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Done families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 26 Done families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Done's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Done families in 1911.
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What did your Done ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Done. 40% of Done men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Done women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Done were Commis Voy and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Teamster
    8%
  • Commis Voy
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Novitiate
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Done family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Done. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Done 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Done. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Done. For the veterans among your Done ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Done lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Done life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Done in 1965 was 68, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Done 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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