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Donkelaar Family History

Donkelaar 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: Dinkelman, Donker, Donnellan, Donelan, Dollar, Donnelly, Jokela

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Donkelaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donkelaar 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Donkelaar. 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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There are 33 military records available for the last name Donkelaar. For the veterans among your Donkelaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donkelaar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Donkelaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Donkelaar in 1971 was 84, and 70 in 1996.

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