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Donnehower Family History

Donnehower 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: Donner, Donmoyer, Boomhower, Munshower, Dannecker, Longhofer

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Where is the Donnehower family from?

You can see how Donnehower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnehower family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Donnehower family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnehower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donnehower families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Donnehower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnehower 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donnehower. 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 6 military records available for the last name Donnehower. For the veterans among your Donnehower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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