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Donhost Family History

Donhost 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: Donoso, Donat, Host, Dobos, Denholm, Kontos, Dorst, Donais, Knost

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Where is the Donhost family from?

You can see how Donhost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donhost family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donhost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Donhost families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Donhost's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Donhost families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donhost 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 84 census records available for the last name Donhost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donhost 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 Donhost. 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 28 military records available for the last name Donhost. For the veterans among your Donhost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donhost lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Donhost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Donhost in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donhost 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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