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Dounhower Family History

Dounhower 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: Dougher, Daunhauer, Donmoyer, Boomhower, Munshower, Downhour

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Where is the Dounhower family from?

You can see how Dounhower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dounhower family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dounhower family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dounhower's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dounhower families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Dounhower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dounhower 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 Dounhower. 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 Dounhower. For the veterans among your Dounhower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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