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Dohnalek Family History

Dohnalek 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: Chwalek, Mihalek, Dornak, Dohner, Vonasek, Johanek, Halek, Donald

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Where is the Dohnalek family from?

You can see how Dohnalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohnalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dohnalek families living in Iowa. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dohnalek's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Dohnalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohnalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohnalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dohnalek. 60% of Dohnalek men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Dohnalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohnalek 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dohnalek. 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 56 military records available for the last name Dohnalek. For the veterans among your Dohnalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohnalek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dohnalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dohnalek in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

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