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Donek Family History

Donek 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: Danek, Domek, Dobek, Doner, Dones, Done, Doney, Dore, Donat, Don

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Where is the Donek family from?

You can see how Donek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Donek families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Donek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Donek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donek 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 Donek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donek. 100% of Donek women worked as a Housework.

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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 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Donek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Donek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donek 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Donek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Donek. For the veterans among your Donek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Donek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Donek in 1969 was 46, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donek 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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