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Donck Family History

Donck 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: Dock, Monck, Donat, Don, Lock, Dick, Duck, Rock, Ponce, Mock

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Where is the Donck family from?

You can see how Donck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Donck families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donck. 30% of Donck men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Donck women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Shipping Clerk
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Donck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Donck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donck 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Donck. 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 20 military records available for the last name Donck. For the veterans among your Donck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donck lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Donck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donck in 1992 was 63, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donck 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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