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Donikens Family History

Donikens 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: Dockens, Dockins, Donis, Dobies, Dokken, Docken, Doniger, Dollens

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Where is the Donikens family from?

You can see how Donikens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donikens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Donikens family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Donikens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Donikens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donikens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donikens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Donikens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donikens 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 Donikens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donikens. For the veterans among your Donikens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donikens lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Donikens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donikens in 1974 was 37, and 82 in 2000.

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