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Donholt Family History

Donholt 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: Denholm, Rosholt, Arnholt, Donat, Holt, Denault, Konkol, Sponholz

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Where is the Donholt family from?

You can see how Donholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donholt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donholt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Donholt families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donholt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Donholt families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Donholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donholt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Donholt. 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 14 military records available for the last name Donholt. For the veterans among your Donholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donholt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Donholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Donholt in 1970 was 43, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donholt 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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