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Doneger Family History

Doneger 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, Deger, Denger, Draeger, Fonger, Honegger, Domeier, Donner

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Where is the Doneger family from?

You can see how Doneger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doneger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Doneger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Doneger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doneger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doneger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doneger 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 Doneger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Doneger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Doneger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doneger 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Doneger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Doneger. For the veterans among your Doneger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doneger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Doneger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Doneger in 1964 was 86, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doneger 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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