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Donnaruma Family History

Donnaruma 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: Narum, Donahue, Connard, Donnan, Donner, Donarski, Donna, Gonnerman

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Where is the Donnaruma family from?

You can see how Donnaruma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnaruma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Donnaruma families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnaruma's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Donnaruma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnaruma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donnaruma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnaruma. 100% of Donnaruma men worked as a Longshoreman. .

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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

  • Longshoreman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Donnaruma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnaruma 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Donnaruma. 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 30 military records available for the last name Donnaruma. For the veterans among your Donnaruma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnaruma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Donnaruma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Donnaruma in 1964 was 60, and 98 in 2004.

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