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Donager Family History

Donager 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: Doniger, Donaher, Denger, Nager, Fonger, Donner, Doner, Dalager

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Where is the Donager family from?

You can see how Donager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donager family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Donager family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donager's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Donager families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donager 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 136 census records available for the last name Donager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donager 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Donager. 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 13 military records available for the last name Donager. For the veterans among your Donager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donager lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Donager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Donager in 1986 was 63, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donager 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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