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Donges Family History

Donges Surname Meaning

North German (also Dönges): variant of Tonjes. Compare Doenges.

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


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Where is the Donges family from?

You can see how Donges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Donges families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Donges's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donges families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donges. 35% of Donges men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Donges women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donges were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donges 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Donges. 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 658 military records available for the last name Donges. For the veterans among your Donges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donges lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Donges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donges in 1960 was 42, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donges 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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