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Doniny Family History

Doniny 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: Dominy, Denny, Dorning, Dolin, Conine, Donis, Domine, Downing, Doheny

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Where is the Doniny family from?

You can see how Doniny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doniny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Doniny family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Doniny's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Doniny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doniny 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 14 census records available for the last name Doniny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniny 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Doniny. 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 10 military records available for the last name Doniny. For the veterans among your Doniny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doniny lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Doniny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Doniny in 1973 was 79, and 79 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doniny 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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