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Dongar Family History

Dongar 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: Mongar, Donat, Dollar, Dong, Ungar, Bonar, Bongard, Denger, Logar

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Where is the Dongar family from?

You can see how Dongar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dongar family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Dongar families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Dongar families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dongar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dongar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dongar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongar 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dongar. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dongar. For the veterans among your Dongar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dongar 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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