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Doenitz Family History

Doenitz 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: Kienitz, Dewitz, Benitz, Deniz, Dentz, Bonitz, Deitz, Donat, Koenig

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Where is the Doenitz family from?

You can see how Doenitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doenitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doenitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Doenitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 52% of all the recorded Doenitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Doenitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doenitz 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 Doenitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Doenitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Doenitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doenitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Doenitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 422 military records available for the last name Doenitz. For the veterans among your Doenitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doenitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Doenitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doenitz in 1958 was 33, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doenitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doenitz 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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