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Doniger Family History

Doniger Surname Meaning

Americanized or Anglicized form of Jewish (from northeastern Poland) Doneiger or in Polish spelling Donejgier and Donajgier: most likely a habitational name from the village of Doneyki (now in Lithuania).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Doniger family from?

You can see how Doniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Doniger families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Doniger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Doniger families in 1891.
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What did your Doniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doniger. 100% of Doniger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Doniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniger 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Doniger. 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 128 military records available for the last name Doniger. For the veterans among your Doniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doniger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Doniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Doniger in 1949 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doniger 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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