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Donisi Family History

Donisi Surname Meaning

Italian: shortened form of Dionisio.

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


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Where is the Donisi family from?

You can see how Donisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donisi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donisi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Donisi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Donisi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donisi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donisi 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 Donisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donisi. 40% of Donisi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Donisi women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donisi were Tailor and Machine Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

What Donisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Donisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donisi 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Donisi. 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 217 military records available for the last name Donisi. For the veterans among your Donisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donisi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Donisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Donisi in 1963 was 75, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donisi 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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