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Donadio Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the medieval personal name Donadio meaning ‘gift of God’.

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


Similar surnames: Bonadio, Donato, D'addio, Rosario, Di Dio, Bondi, Dario, Conradi

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Where is the Donadio family from?

You can see how Donadio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donadio family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donadio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Donadio family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Donadio's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Donadio families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donadio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donadio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donadio. 31% of Donadio men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Donadio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donadio were New Worker and 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
    31%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • House Wife
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donadio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donadio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Donadio. 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 474 military records available for the last name Donadio. For the veterans among your Donadio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donadio lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Donadio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Donadio in 1962 was 84, and 79 in 2004.

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