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Dohony Family History

Dohony 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: Doheny, Dohoney, Doron, Dohrn, Duhon, Dohn, Doyon, Bohon, Mohon

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Where is the Dohony family from?

You can see how Dohony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohony family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dohony families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dohony's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dohony families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Dohony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohony 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dohony. 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 13 military records available for the last name Dohony. For the veterans among your Dohony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohony lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Dohony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dohony in 1982 was 76, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohony 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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