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Dohanian Family History

Dohanian 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: Ohanian, Yohannan, Bohannan, Bohanan, Damian, Dhanani, Sahagian

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Where is the Dohanian family from?

You can see how Dohanian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohanian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dohanian families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohanian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dohanian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Dohanian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohanian 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Dohanian. 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 18 military records available for the last name Dohanian. For the veterans among your Dohanian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohanian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Dohanian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dohanian in 1969 was 84, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohanian 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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