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Donai Family History

Donai Name 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: Donat, Donais, Dona, Donati, Jonas, Don, Dana, Dong, Dai, Dunay

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Where is the Donai family from?

You can see how Donai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donai family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donai families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Donai families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donai's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donai families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donai ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Donai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donai 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Donai. 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 42 military records available for the last name Donai. For the veterans among your Donai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donai lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Donai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donai in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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