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Dohanue Family History

Dohanue 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: Doane, Donahue, Domangue, Mohan, Ozanne, Doman, Hance, Chance, Hanke

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Where is the Dohanue family from?

You can see how Dohanue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohanue family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dohanue families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohanue's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dohanue families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dohanue ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dohanue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohanue 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dohanue. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dohanue. For the veterans among your Dohanue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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