This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dondis family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dondis Family History

Dondis 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: Donais, Donis, Dennis, Danis, Bondi, Rodis, Doris, Mundis, Dobis

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dondis family from?

You can see how Dondis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dondis family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Dondis's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Dondis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dondis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dondis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dondis. 100% of Dondis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dondis women worked as a Saleslady.

View Census Data for Dondis | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Dondis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Dondis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dondis

Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Dondis. 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.

View all Dondis immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Dondis. For the veterans among your Dondis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dondis military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dondis family history

Discover More

What is the average Dondis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Dondis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dondis in 1962 was 88, and 78 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dondis 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dondis family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial