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Donich Family History

Donich 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: Donica, Polich, Rodich, Monica, Dolch, Dorsch, Rozich, Dobish, Rosich

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Where is the Donich family from?

You can see how Donich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donich family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Donich families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donich's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donich families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donich 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 Donich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donich. 59% of Donich 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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    17%

What Donich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Donich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donich 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Donich. 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 83 military records available for the last name Donich. For the veterans among your Donich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Donich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Donich in 1958 was 48, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donich 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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