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Donikowski Family History

Donikowski 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: Dzikowski, Bonkowski, Bronikowski, Janikowski, Dobkowski, Kozikowski

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Where is the Donikowski family from?

You can see how Donikowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donikowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Donikowski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Donikowski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donikowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donikowski 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 Donikowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donikowski. 78% of Donikowski 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
    78%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Donikowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Donikowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donikowski 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Donikowski. 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 175 military records available for the last name Donikowski. For the veterans among your Donikowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donikowski lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Donikowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Donikowski in 1941 was 57, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donikowski 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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