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Donger Family History

Donger Name Meaning

see Dunger .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Denger, Fonger, Donner, Doner, Doniger, Monger, Donker, Dinger

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Where is the Donger family from?

You can see how Donger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Donger families living in Suffolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Donger's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Donger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donger. 72% of Donger 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
    72%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    29%
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What Donger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 918 census records available for the last name Donger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donger 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Donger. 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 58 military records available for the last name Donger. For the veterans among your Donger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Donger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donger in 1975 was 81, and 91 in 1986.

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