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Donzelli Family History

Donzelli 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: Donnelly, Mongelli, Tonelli, Donatelli, Mondelli, Bonelli, Bozzelli

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Where is the Donzelli family from?

You can see how Donzelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donzelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Donzelli families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donzelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donzelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donzelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donzelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donzelli. 58% of Donzelli men worked as a 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
    58%
  • New Worker
    43%

What Donzelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Donzelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donzelli 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Donzelli. 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 113 military records available for the last name Donzelli. For the veterans among your Donzelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donzelli lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Donzelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Donzelli in 1960 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donzelli 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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