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Dhonau Family History

Dhonau 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: Donat, Honan, Dona, Doonan, Dhondt, Gronau, Dorau, Hong, Chon, Zhou

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Where is the Dhonau family from?

You can see how Dhonau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhonau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dhonau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Dhonau families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Dhonau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dhonau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dhonau 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 Dhonau ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dhonau. 100% of Dhonau women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dhonau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dhonau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhonau 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dhonau. 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 157 military records available for the last name Dhonau. For the veterans among your Dhonau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhonau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Dhonau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dhonau in 1959 was 55, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dhonau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dhonau 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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