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Donez Family History

Donez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish and Catalan Dones.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donez family from?

You can see how Donez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Donez families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Donez's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donez families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donez 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 Donez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donez. 36% of Donez men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Donez women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Farm Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Donez family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Donez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donez 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Donez. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Donez. For the veterans among your Donez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donez lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Donez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donez in 1958 was 22, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donez

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donez ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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