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Donowick Family History

Donowick Surname 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: Fenwick, Dominick, Howick, Domenick, Cowick, Connick, Honick, Renwick

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Where is the Donowick family from?

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

There are 112 census records available for the last name Donowick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donowick 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Donowick. 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 11 military records available for the last name Donowick. For the veterans among your Donowick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donowick lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Donowick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Donowick in 1968 was 81, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donowick 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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