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Donik Family History

Donik 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: Konik, Donis, Donat, Don, Monk, Dong, Danis, Gornik, Dolak, Dock

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Where is the Donik family from?

You can see how Donik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Donik families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Donik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Donik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Donik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donik 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Donik. 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 14 military records available for the last name Donik. For the veterans among your Donik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donik lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Donik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Donik in 1967 was 82, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donik 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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