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Domina Family History

Domina Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the female personal name Domina from Latin domina ‘mistress (of the house)’. Polish: from a short form of the personal name Dominik Late Latin Dominicus (see Dominick).

Russian and Ukrainian: feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Domin.

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


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Where is the Domina family from?

You can see how Domina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domina family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Domina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Domina families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Domina's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Domina families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domina 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 Domina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domina. 38% of Domina men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Domina women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Domina were Dyer and School Teacher.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Dyer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • School Teacher
    10%

What Domina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Domina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domina 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Domina. 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 779 military records available for the last name Domina. For the veterans among your Domina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domina lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Domina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Domina in 1961 was 46, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Domina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domina 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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