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Donkis Family History

Donkis 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: Donais, Donis, Donkin, Dennis, Danis, Doris, Dobis, Dockins, Sonkin

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Where is the Donkis family from?

You can see how Donkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donkis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Donkis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donkis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donkis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Donkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donkis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Donkis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Donkis. For the veterans among your Donkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donkis lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Donkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Donkis in 1986 was 57, and 71 in 1999.

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