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Donkersley Family History

Donkersley Surname Meaning

variant pronunciation of the Lancs name Dunkerley see Dunkley influenced perhaps through confusion with Tankersley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Donkersley family from?

You can see how Donkersley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donkersley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Donkersley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Donkersley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Donkersley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Donkersley families in 1891.
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What did your Donkersley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donkersley. 100% of Donkersley men worked as a Dyers Labourer and 95% of Donkersley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dyers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Donkersley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donkersley 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Donkersley. 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 118 military records available for the last name Donkersley. For the veterans among your Donkersley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donkersley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Donkersley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Donkersley in 1971 was 75, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donkersley 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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