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Donini Family History

Donini 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: Tonini, Bonini, Donisi, Dorning, Dolin, Conine, Donis, Domine

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Where is the Donini family from?

You can see how Donini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Donini families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Donini's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donini 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 Donini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donini. 50% of Donini men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Donini women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donini were Cutter and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Cutter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Donini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Donini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donini 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Donini. 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 Donini. For the veterans among your Donini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donini lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Donini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donini in 1963 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donini 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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