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Donihoo Family History

Donihoo 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: Donohoo, Donehoo, Donahoo, Donohoe, Donoho, Donaho, Donahoe, Dunahoo

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Where is the Donihoo family from?

You can see how Donihoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donihoo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Donihoo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Donihoo families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donihoo's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Donihoo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donihoo 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 Donihoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donihoo. 63% of Donihoo men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Donihoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Donihoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donihoo 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Donihoo. 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 145 military records available for the last name Donihoo. For the veterans among your Donihoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donihoo lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Donihoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Donihoo in 1956 was 50, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donihoo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donihoo 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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