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Donvito Family History

Donvito 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: Donato, Bonito, Rovito, De Vito, Di Vito, Donat, Vito, Longino, Naito

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Where is the Donvito family from?

You can see how Donvito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donvito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Donvito families living in Minnesota. This was about 18% of all the recorded Donvito's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Donvito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donvito 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 Donvito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donvito. 63% of Donvito men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Donvito women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    63%
  • Chef
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Donvito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Donvito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donvito 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Donvito. 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 169 military records available for the last name Donvito. For the veterans among your Donvito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donvito lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Donvito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Donvito in 1961 was 64, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donvito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donvito 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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