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Donila Family History

Donila 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: Donica, Monica, Kotila, Dona, Donis, Davila, Donna, Domina, Gonia

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Where is the Donila family from?

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

What did your Donila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donila. 100% of Donila women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Donila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donila 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Donila. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Donila. For the veterans among your Donila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donila lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Donila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Donila in 1975 was 85, and 77 in 1997.

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