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Dohan Family History

Dohan 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: Mohan, Doman, Rohan, Doran, Cohan, Dohrn, Dolan, Dahan, Drohan, Lohan

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Where is the Dohan family from?

You can see how Dohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dohan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dohan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dohan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohan 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Dohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohan 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Dohan. 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 235 military records available for the last name Dohan. For the veterans among your Dohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dohan in 1964 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohan 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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