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Doni Family History

Doni 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: Don, Dong, Doi, Soni, Dona, Boni, Donis, Deni, Donn, Dani

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Where is the Doni family from?

You can see how Doni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Doni families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Doni families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Doni's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doni families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doni ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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What Doni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Doni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doni 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Doni. 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 71 military records available for the last name Doni. For the veterans among your Doni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doni lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Doni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doni in 1986 was 87, and 94 in 2002.

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