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Dohna Family History

Dohna 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: Dona, Donna, Dohn, John, Donat, Don, Dana, Dong, Dehn, Hohn

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Where is the Dohna family from?

You can see how Dohna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dohna family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohna's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dohna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dohna. 50% of Dohna men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New
    50%
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What Dohna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Dohna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohna 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Dohna. 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 201 military records available for the last name Dohna. For the veterans among your Dohna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohna lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Dohna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dohna in 1975 was 78, and 61 in 2003.

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