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Donckers Family History

Donckers 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: Dockery, Donker, Yonkers, Rockers, Dankers, Dencker, Dockens, Dicker

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Where is the Donckers family from?

You can see how Donckers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donckers family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donckers family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Donckers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Donckers families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donckers 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 127 census records available for the last name Donckers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donckers 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Donckers. 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 38 military records available for the last name Donckers. For the veterans among your Donckers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donckers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Donckers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Donckers in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donckers 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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