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Donnithorne Family History

Donnithorne Surname Meaning

from Dennithorne in Whitchurch (Devon) recorded as Donethorn in 1327 Donnethorne in 1380.

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


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Where is the Donnithorne family from?

You can see how Donnithorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnithorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Donnithorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Donnithorne families living in Cornwall. This was about 60% of all the recorded Donnithorne's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Donnithorne families in 1891.
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What did your Donnithorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donnithorne. 67% of Donnithorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Home Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • Household Duties
    7%

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Passenger Lists

There are 339 immigration records available for the last name Donnithorne. 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 165 military records available for the last name Donnithorne. For the veterans among your Donnithorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnithorne lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Donnithorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Donnithorne in 1977 was 93, and 80 in 2001.

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