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Donham Family History

Donham Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dunham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donham family from?

You can see how Donham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Donham families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Donham's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Donham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donham 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 Donham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donham. 100% of Donham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Donham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Donham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donham 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Donham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donham. For the veterans among your Donham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donham lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Donham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donham in 1953 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donham 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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