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Dohnel Family History

Dohnel 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: Dohner, Dehnel, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Lohner, Downer, Rohner

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Where is the Dohnel family from?

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

What did your Dohnel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Dohnel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohnel 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dohnel. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dohnel. For the veterans among your Dohnel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohnel lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Dohnel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dohnel in 1991 was 86, and 90 in 1998.

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