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Dongress Family History

Dongress 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: Dingess, Donges, Gress, Landress, Boness, Dress, Fentress, Rogness

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Where is the Dongress family from?

You can see how Dongress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dongress family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dongress family living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dongress's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Dongress families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongress 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 22 census records available for the last name Dongress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongress 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dongress. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dongress. For the veterans among your Dongress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongress lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Dongress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dongress in 1967 was 61, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dongress 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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