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Dondelinger Family History

Dondelinger 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: Dondlinger, Dollinger, Doerflinger, Dendinger, Denlinger, Sidelinger

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Where is the Dondelinger family from?

You can see how Dondelinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dondelinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dondelinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Dondelinger family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dondelinger's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dondelinger families in 1841.
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What did your Dondelinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dondelinger. 34% of Dondelinger men 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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Dondelinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Dondelinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dondelinger 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Dondelinger. 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 119 military records available for the last name Dondelinger. For the veterans among your Dondelinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dondelinger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dondelinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dondelinger in 1944 was 35, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dondelinger 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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