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Dohnert Family History

Dohnert Surname 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: Bohnert, Dohner, Dehnert, Kohnert, Lohner, Downer, Rohner, Dobbert

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Where is the Dohnert family from?

You can see how Dohnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohnert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dohnert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dohnert families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohnert's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dohnert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohnert 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 Dohnert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dohnert. 100% of Dohnert men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Dohnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohnert 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Dohnert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 101 military records available for the last name Dohnert. For the veterans among your Dohnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohnert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Dohnert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dohnert in 1961 was 40, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohnert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohnert 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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