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Dohnal Family History

Dohnal 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, Dona, Doonan, Donnan, Donna, Dornan, Dornak, Dorval, Dostal

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Where is the Dohnal family from?

You can see how Dohnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohnal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohnal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dohnal families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dohnal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dohnal families in 1880.
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What did your Dohnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohnal. 38% of Dohnal men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dohnal women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohnal were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Machinist
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Dohnal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Dohnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohnal 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Dohnal. 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 586 military records available for the last name Dohnal. For the veterans among your Dohnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohnal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dohnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dohnal in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohnal 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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