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Dongarra Family History

Dongarra 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: Bongard, Longacre, Segarra, Gongora, O'gara, Longoria, Ongaro

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Where is the Dongarra family from?

You can see how Dongarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dongarra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dongarra families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dongarra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dongarra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongarra 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 41 census records available for the last name Dongarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongarra 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Dongarra. 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 59 military records available for the last name Dongarra. For the veterans among your Dongarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongarra lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dongarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dongarra in 1964 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dongarra 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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