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Dongen Family History

Dongen 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: Dodgen, Donges, Dong, Bogen, Morgen, Dennen, Dolen, Longden, Vangen

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Where is the Dongen family from?

You can see how Dongen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dongen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Dongen families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Dongen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dongen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dongen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dongen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dongen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dongen. 100% of Dongen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Dongen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Dongen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dongen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dongen. 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 145 military records available for the last name Dongen. For the veterans among your Dongen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dongen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Dongen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dongen in 1985 was 98, and 85 in 1999.

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