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Donsky Family History

Donsky 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: Dansky, Dorsky, Lansky, Dubsky, Dorsey, Minsky, Wolsky, Damsky

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Where is the Donsky family from?

You can see how Donsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Donsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Donsky families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Donsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donsky. 24% of Donsky men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Donsky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donsky were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Cutter
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
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What Donsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donsky 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Donsky. 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 120 military records available for the last name Donsky. For the veterans among your Donsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donsky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Donsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donsky in 1962 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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