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Donica Family History

Donica Surname Meaning

Polish: from donica ‘bowl flowerpot’ possibly a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such items.

from the personal name Donat (see Donat).

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


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Where is the Donica family from?

You can see how Donica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donica family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Donica families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Donica families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Donica's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donica families in 1891.
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What did your Donica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Public were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donica. 32% of Donica men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Donica women worked as a Public. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donica were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Public
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Donica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donica 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Donica. 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 495 military records available for the last name Donica. For the veterans among your Donica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donica lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Donica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donica in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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