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Donofry Family History

Donofry 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: Onofre, Onofrey, Dockery, Honore, Dobry, Demory, Honor, Dorothy

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Where is the Donofry family from?

You can see how Donofry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donofry family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Donofry families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Donofry's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donofry families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donofry 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 Donofry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donofry. 100% of Donofry men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Donofry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Donofry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donofry 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Donofry. 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 51 military records available for the last name Donofry. For the veterans among your Donofry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donofry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Donofry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Donofry in 1963 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donofry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donofry 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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