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Donofsky Family History

Donofsky 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: Borofsky, Yanofsky, Osofsky, Janofsky, Donarski, Polonsky, Dolinsky

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Where is the Donofsky family from?

You can see how Donofsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donofsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Donofsky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Donofsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donofsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donofsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Donofsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donofsky 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Donofsky. 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 27 military records available for the last name Donofsky. For the veterans among your Donofsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donofsky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Donofsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Donofsky in 1965 was 75, and 85 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donofsky 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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