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Donnett Family History

Donnett Surname Meaning

see Dunnett. see Dunnet.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Donnett family from?

You can see how Donnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donnett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Donnett families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Donnett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donnett families in 1911.
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What did your Donnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnett. 34% of Donnett men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnett 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Donnett. 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 275 military records available for the last name Donnett. For the veterans among your Donnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Donnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Donnett in 1965 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnett 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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