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Didonato Family History

Didonato 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: Di Donato, Donato, Diodato, De Donato, Donat, Badolato, Bonato

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Where is the Didonato family from?

You can see how Didonato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Didonato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Didonato families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Didonato's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Didonato families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Didonato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Didonato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Didonato. 39% of Didonato men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Didonato women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Didonato were Painter and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Painter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    39%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Press Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Didonato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Didonato 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Didonato. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Didonato. For the veterans among your Didonato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Didonato lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Didonato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Didonato in 1950 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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