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Donchoff Family History

Donchoff 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: Benchoff, Bohnhoff, Danoff, Bischoff, Langhoff, Dolloff, Potthoff

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Where is the Donchoff family from?

You can see how Donchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donchoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donchoff families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Donchoff family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Donchoff's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Donchoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Donchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donchoff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Donchoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Donchoff. For the veterans among your Donchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donchoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1967, in the United States, Donchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Donchoff in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donchoff 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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