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Donski Family History

Donski 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: Lonski, Koski, Demski, Wolski, Dolinski, Borski, Doshi, Dominski

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Where is the Donski family from?

You can see how Donski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Donski families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Donski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Donski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donski families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donski 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 Donski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donski. 100% of Donski men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Donski women worked as an 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

  • New Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Donski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Donski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donski 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Donski. 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 32 military records available for the last name Donski. For the veterans among your Donski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Donski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Donski in 1969 was 70, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donski 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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