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Donkor Name Meaning

West African (Ghana): from the Akan male personal name Donkor a circumstance name from dɔnkɔ ‘slave’ given with the intention of warding off repeated infant mortality in line with the West African belief that an unattractive name will deter the child's underworld mother from accepting the baby.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Donker, Konkol, Doctor, Honor, Danko, Mondor, Donlon, Jonker, Donner

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Where is the Donkor family from?

You can see how Donkor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donkor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donkor family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Donkor's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Donkor families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Donkor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donkor 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Donkor. 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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There are 35 military records available for the last name Donkor. For the veterans among your Donkor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donkor lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Donkor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Donkor in 1987 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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