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Doniat Family History

Doniat 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, Soniat, Donato, Monat, Domian, Dona, Donis, Donnan, Donica

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Where is the Doniat family from?

You can see how Doniat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Doniat families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Doniat's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Doniat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doniat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doniat ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Doniat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniat 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Doniat. 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 263 military records available for the last name Doniat. For the veterans among your Doniat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doniat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Doniat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Doniat in 1972 was 89, and 85 in 1984.

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