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Donsler Family History

Donsler 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: Doster, Hosler, Bosler, Dobler, Dosser, Dengler, Roesler, Kensler

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Where is the Donsler family from?

You can see how Donsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donsler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Donsler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Donsler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donsler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Donsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donsler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Donsler. 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 2 military records available for the last name Donsler. For the veterans among your Donsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donsler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donsler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donsler

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