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Donijahn Family History

Donijahn 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: Donigan, Donivan, Donovan, Domian, Donnan, Donegan, Donica, Dorian

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Where is the Donijahn family from?

You can see how Donijahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donijahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Donijahn family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Donijahn's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Donijahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donijahn 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 15 census records available for the last name Donijahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donijahn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donijahn. 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 military records available for the last name Donijahn. For the veterans among your Donijahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donijahn lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Donijahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donijahn in 1979 was 78, and 96 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donijahn 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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