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Doniff Family History

Doniff 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: Oliff, Danoff, Mcniff, Pontiff, Donis, Conniff, Donica, Caniff

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Where is the Doniff family from?

You can see how Doniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doniff family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Doniff's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Doniff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doniff 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 Doniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chipper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doniff. 100% of Doniff men worked as a Chipper.

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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

  • Chipper
    100%

What Doniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Doniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Doniff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Doniff. For the veterans among your Doniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doniff lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Doniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Doniff in 1971 was 82, and 73 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doniff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doniff 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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