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Donesky Family History

Donesky 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: Konesky, Dansky, Dones, Volesky, Olesky, Konecky, Doney, Molesky

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Where is the Donesky family from?

You can see how Donesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donesky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Donesky families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Donesky families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Donesky's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Donesky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donesky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Donesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donesky 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Donesky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Donesky. For the veterans among your Donesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donesky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Donesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Donesky in 1963 was 77, and 55 in 2003.

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