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Dohanish Family History

Dohanish Name 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: Danish, Hanish, Danis, Cornish, Dobish, Donais, Donis, Hornish, Hanis

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dohanish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dohanish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohanish 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dohanish. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Dohanish. For the veterans among your Dohanish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohanish lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Dohanish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dohanish in 1993 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

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