Donmoyer Family History

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Donmoyer Name Meaning

Probably a respelling of German Dannmeyer, a nickname for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose land was sited near some pines (see Dann), or possibly of Dommeier (see Domeier).

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


Similar surnames: Dammeyer, Dobmeier, Domeier, Wolfmeyer, Lohmeyer, Denyer, Moyer

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Donmoyer Family Origin

Where is the Donmoyer family from?

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You can see how Donmoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donmoyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Donmoyer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Donmoyer families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Donmoyer's in the UK. Middlesex had the highest population of Donmoyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donmoyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Donmoyer Family Occupations

What did your Donmoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Donmoyer family was Farmer. Miller, Boatman and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Donmoyer. The most common Donmoyer occupation in the USA was Miller. 15% of Donmoyer's were Millers.

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  • Miller

    15%

  • Boatman

    8%

  • Carpenter

    8%

  • Farmer

    8%

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

Donmoyer Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donmoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donmoyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donmoyer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donmoyer. For the veterans among your Donmoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Donmoyer Life Expectancy

What is the average Donmoyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Donmoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donmoyer in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donmoyer 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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