Doniger Family History

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Doniger Name Meaning

possibly a habitational name from a place called Donningen in Luxembourg.alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of Dannecker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Fonger, Moninger, Denger, Oliger, Dormer, Dentinger, Hinger, Dunner

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Doniger Family Origin

Where is the Doniger family from?

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You can see how Doniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doniger families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Doniger families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Doniger's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Doniger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doniger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Doniger Family Occupations

What did your Doniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Doniger occupation in the UK was Cap Manufacturer. 100% of Doniger's were Cap Manufacturers.

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  • Cap Manufacturer

    100%

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

Doniger Historical Records

What Doniger family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 986 census records available for the last name Doniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 812 immigration records available for the last name Doniger. 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 Card

There are 128 military records available for the last name Doniger. For the veterans among your Doniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Doniger Life Expectancy

What is the average Doniger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Doniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Doniger in 1949 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doniger 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.

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