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Donile Family History

Donile 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: Dole, Dingle, Doyle, Donze, Doble, Conine, Donis, Double, Domine

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Where is the Donile family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donile. 100% of Donile 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Donile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donile 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Donile. 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 8 military records available for the last name Donile. For the veterans among your Donile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donile lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Donile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Donile in 1968 was 58, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donile 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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