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Doninger Family History

Doninger 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: Doniger, Moninger, Dolinger, Groninger, Dollinger, Cloninger

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Where is the Doninger family from?

You can see how Doninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doninger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doninger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 6 Doninger families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Doninger's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Doninger families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doninger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doninger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doninger. 100% of Doninger men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Doninger women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Typist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Doninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doninger 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 Doninger. 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 106 military records available for the last name Doninger. For the veterans among your Doninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doninger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Doninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Doninger in 1962 was 75, and 90 in 2003.

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