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Doniel Family History

Doniel 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: Daniel, Donze, Konkel, Dozier, Denier, Dankel, Donis, Donner, Dobies

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Where is the Doniel family from?

You can see how Doniel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Doniel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Doniel families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Doniel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Doniel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doniel 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 Doniel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doniel. 37% of Doniel men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Doniel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doniel were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Servant
    12%

What Doniel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doniel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniel 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Doniel. 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 78 military records available for the last name Doniel. For the veterans among your Doniel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doniel lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Doniel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doniel in 1945 was 19, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doniel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doniel 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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