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Donhow Family History

Donhow 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: Donlon, Dobrow, Denbow, Dorow, Dolbow, Konow, Donson, Duchow, Donham

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Where is the Donhow family from?

You can see how Donhow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donhow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Donhow families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Donhow families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Donhow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donhow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donhow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Donhow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donhow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Donhow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Donhow. For the veterans among your Donhow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donhow 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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