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Donka Family History

Donka 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: Dona, Donna, Donat, Don, Dana, Monk, Dong, Fonda, Dock, Konda

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Where is the Donka family from?

You can see how Donka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Donka family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donka's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Donka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donka 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 284 census records available for the last name Donka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donka 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Donka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Donka. For the veterans among your Donka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Donka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Donka in 1968 was 78, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donka 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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