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Donbeck Family History

Donbeck 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: Dobeck, Dombeck, Kolbeck, Bobeck, Dobek, Dilbeck, Osbeck, Colbeck

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Where is the Donbeck family from?

You can see how Donbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donbeck family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donbeck's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Donbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donbeck 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 Donbeck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Donbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Donbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donbeck 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Donbeck. 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 33 military records available for the last name Donbeck. For the veterans among your Donbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donbeck lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Donbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donbeck in 1976 was 60, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donbeck 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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