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Doenecke Family History

Doenecke 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: Koenecke, Denecke, Koeneke, Goedecke, Deneke, Benecke, Wienecke

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Where is the Doenecke family from?

You can see how Doenecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doenecke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Doenecke families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doenecke's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doenecke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doenecke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doenecke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Doenecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doenecke 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Doenecke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Doenecke. For the veterans among your Doenecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doenecke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Doenecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Doenecke in 1968 was 74, and 96 in 2002.

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