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Donsbach Family History

Donsbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Donsbach in Hesse.

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


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Where is the Donsbach family from?

You can see how Donsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donsbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Donsbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Donsbach families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Donsbach's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Donsbach families in 1880.
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What did your Donsbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donsbach. 39% of Donsbach men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Donsbach women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donsbach were Foreman and Home.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Home
    19%

What Donsbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Donsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donsbach 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Donsbach. 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 193 military records available for the last name Donsbach. For the veterans among your Donsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donsbach lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Donsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Donsbach in 1961 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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