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Donbier Family History

Donbier 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: Dobler, Dozier, Denier, Obier, Dompier, Domeier, Donner, Dobies

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Where is the Donbier family from?

You can see how Donbier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donbier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Donbier families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donbier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Donbier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donbier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donbier ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Donbier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donbier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Donbier. 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 4 military records available for the last name Donbier. For the veterans among your Donbier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donbier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Donbier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Donbier in 1965 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

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