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Donhard Family History

Donhard 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: Bongard, Gothard, Dollard, Dorward, Conard, Connard, Denhart

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Where is the Donhard family from?

You can see how Donhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donhard family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donhard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Donhard families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donhard's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Donhard families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Donhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donhard 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Donhard. 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 Donhard. For the veterans among your Donhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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