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Donseler Family History

Donseler 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: Roeseler, Henseler, Ostler, Dressler, Doster, Donnelly, Hosler

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Where is the Donseler family from?

You can see how Donseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donseler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donseler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Donseler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donseler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donseler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donseler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Donseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donseler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donseler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Donseler. For the veterans among your Donseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donseler lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Donseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donseler in 1992 was 88, and 71 in 1995.

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