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Donmoyer Family History

Donmoyer Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Dannmeyer a distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose land was sited near some pines (see Dann).

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


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Where is the Donmoyer family from?

You can see how Donmoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donmoyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Donmoyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Donmoyer families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Donmoyer's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Donmoyer families in 1891.
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What did your Donmoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donmoyer. 22% of Donmoyer men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Donmoyer women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donmoyer were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    58%
  • Seamstress
    43%

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Passenger Lists

There are 20 immigration records available for the last name Donmoyer. 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 491 military records available for the last name Donmoyer. For the veterans among your Donmoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donmoyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Donmoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donmoyer in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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