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Dohens Family History

Dohens 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: Doheny, Dolen, Ovens, Athens, Domen, Doles, Doten, Doren, Domes

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Where is the Dohens family from?

You can see how Dohens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dohens families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dohens families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dohens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Dohens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohens 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 Dohens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dohens. For the veterans among your Dohens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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