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Donberger Family History

Donberger Name 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: Boxberger, Hornberger, Loberger, Kronberger, Lionberger, Bomberger

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Where is the Donberger family from?

You can see how Donberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Donberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 82% of all the recorded Donberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donberger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donberger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donberger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Donberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donberger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Donberger. 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 64 military records available for the last name Donberger. For the veterans among your Donberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donberger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Donberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donberger in 1968 was 51, and 76 in 1996.

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