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Donsker Family History

Donsker 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: Donker, Doster, Dosser, Jonker, Bonser, Pinsker, Donner, Doner

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Where is the Donsker family from?

You can see how Donsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donsker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Donsker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Donsker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donsker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donsker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donsker ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Donsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donsker 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Donsker. 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 16 military records available for the last name Donsker. For the veterans among your Donsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donsker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Donsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Donsker in 1975 was 82, and 86 in 2004.

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