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Doonis Family History

Doonis 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: Donis, Dennis, Danis, Doolin, Doris, Dobis, Donais, Loomis, Doonan

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What did your Doonis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Doonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doonis 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Doonis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Doonis. For the veterans among your Doonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doonis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Doonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Doonis in 1973 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doonis 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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