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Dohanich Family History

Dohanich 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: Ozanich, Domanico, Stanich, Dominick, Vranich, Domenick, Habich

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Where is the Dohanich family from?

You can see how Dohanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohanich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dohanich families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dohanich's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dohanich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohanich 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 Dohanich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohanich. 50% of Dohanich men worked as a New Worker and 50% of Dohanich women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohanich were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Dohanich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Dohanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohanich 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dohanich. 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 99 military records available for the last name Dohanich. For the veterans among your Dohanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohanich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dohanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dohanich in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohanich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohanich 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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