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Donnecker Family History

Donnecker 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: Dannecker, Hornecker, Longnecker, Zinnecker, Honecker, Decker, Necker

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Where is the Donnecker family from?

You can see how Donnecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donnecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Donnecker families living in New York. This was about 92% of all the recorded Donnecker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donnecker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Donnecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnecker 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Donnecker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Donnecker. For the veterans among your Donnecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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