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Donkersloot Family History

Donkersloot 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: Vandersloot, Dunkerson, Tankersley, Dankert, Kerfoot, Vanderloop

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Where is the Donkersloot family from?

You can see how Donkersloot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donkersloot family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Donkersloot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Donkersloot families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Donkersloot's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Donkersloot families in 1891.
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What did your Donkersloot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donkersloot. 100% of Donkersloot men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Donkersloot women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Donkersloot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Donkersloot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donkersloot 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Donkersloot. 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 94 military records available for the last name Donkersloot. For the veterans among your Donkersloot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donkersloot lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Donkersloot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Donkersloot in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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