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Donnay Family History

Donnay Surname Meaning

Walloon and French: from a derivative of a vernacular short form of the personal name Daniel. English: variant of Dunnett.

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


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Where is the Donnay family from?

You can see how Donnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donnay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Donnay families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donnay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Donnay families in 1911.
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What did your Donnay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donnay. 39% of Donnay men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Donnay women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donnay were Clerk and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnay 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Donnay. 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 153 military records available for the last name Donnay. For the veterans among your Donnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnay lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Donnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Donnay in 1953 was 52, and 47 in 2004.

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