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Donnick Family History

Donnick 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: Connick, Dominick, Winnick, Domenick, Kornick, Lennick, Honick

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Where is the Donnick family from?

You can see how Donnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donnick families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 9 Donnick families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donnick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donnick. 39% of Donnick men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Donnick women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donnick were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Machine Operator
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Donnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnick 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Donnick. 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 80 military records available for the last name Donnick. For the veterans among your Donnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Donnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Donnick in 1969 was 81, and 66 in 2001.

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