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Donofrio Family History

Donofrio Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): patronymic from the personal name Onofrio.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donofrio family from?

You can see how Donofrio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donofrio family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Donofrio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Donofrio families living in Ontario. This was about 74% of all the recorded Donofrio's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donofrio families in 1911.
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What did your Donofrio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donofrio. 25% of Donofrio men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Donofrio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donofrio were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Donofrio. For the veterans among your Donofrio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donofrio lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Donofrio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Donofrio in 1943 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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