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Doniger Family History

Doniger Name Meaning

Americanized or Anglicized form of Jewish (from northeastern Poland) Doneiger or in Polish spelling Donejgier and Donajgier: most likely a habitational name from the village of Doneyki (now in Lithuania).

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


Similar surnames: Fonger, Moninger, Denger, Oliger, Dormer, Dentinger, Hinger, Dunner

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Where is the Doniger family from?

You can see how Doniger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Doniger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Doniger families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Doniger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Doniger families in 1911.
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What did your Doniger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doniger. 38% of Doniger men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Painter
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%
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Census Records

There are 986 census records available for the last name Doniger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniger 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Doniger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 128 military records available for the last name Doniger. For the veterans among your Doniger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doniger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Doniger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Doniger in 1949 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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