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Donaleski Family History

Donaleski 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: Kovaleski, Donarski, Kowaleski, Zaleski, Poleski, Konarski, Kowalski

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Where is the Donaleski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaleski 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 Donaleski ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donaleski ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Donaleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaleski 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donaleski. 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 50 military records available for the last name Donaleski. For the veterans among your Donaleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaleski lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Donaleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Donaleski in 1957 was 45, and 83 in 2002.

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