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Donikian Family History

Donikian 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: Donigan, Donivan, Donkin, Donovan, Domian, Sonkin, Donnan, Dinkin

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Donikian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donikian 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Donikian. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Donikian. For the veterans among your Donikian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donikian lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Donikian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donikian in 1966 was 77, and 54 in 2004.

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