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Donhauser Family History

Donhauser Surname Meaning

German: southern variant of Tannhäuser (see Tannhauser).

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


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Where is the Donhauser family from?

You can see how Donhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donhauser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Donhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Donhauser families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Donhauser's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Donhauser families in 1880.
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What did your Donhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donhauser. 17% of Donhauser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Donhauser women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Donhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Donhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donhauser 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Donhauser. 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 Donhauser. For the veterans among your Donhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donhauser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Donhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Donhauser in 1957 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donhauser 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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