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Donehower Family History

Donehower 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: Donmoyer, Boomhower, Munshower, Longhofer, Donohoe, Donehoo, Donahoe

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Where is the Donehower family from?

You can see how Donehower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donehower family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Donehower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Donehower families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Donehower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donehower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donehower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Donehower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donehower 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Donehower. 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 108 military records available for the last name Donehower. For the veterans among your Donehower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donehower lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Donehower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donehower in 1964 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donehower 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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