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Donske Family History

Donske 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: Donze, Dansie, Denke, Ganske, Dohse, Roske, Jonke, Demske, Doepke

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Where is the Donske family from?

You can see how Donske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donske families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Donske families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Donske's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Donske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donske 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 33 census records available for the last name Donske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donske 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Donske. 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 5 military records available for the last name Donske. For the veterans among your Donske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donske lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Donske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donske in 1972 was 66, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donske 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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