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Doenges Name Meaning

German (Dönges): see Donges .

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


Similar surnames: Donges, Doerge, Dienes, Hoenes, Minges, Youngers, Delger, Daenzer

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Where is the Doenges family from?

You can see how Doenges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doenges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doenges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Doenges families living in Maryland. This was about 29% of all the recorded Doenges's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Doenges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doenges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doenges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doenges. 18% of Doenges men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Doenges women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doenges were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doenges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doenges 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Doenges. 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 388 military records available for the last name Doenges. For the veterans among your Doenges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doenges lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Doenges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Doenges in 1957 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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