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Doneski Family History

Doneski 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: Poleski, Donarski, Dolecki, Lonski, Janeski, Dones, Oleski, Danesi

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Where is the Doneski family from?

You can see how Doneski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doneski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doneski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Doneski families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Doneski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doneski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doneski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doneski ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Doneski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Doneski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doneski 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Doneski. 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 86 military records available for the last name Doneski. For the veterans among your Doneski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doneski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Doneski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doneski in 1967 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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