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Dohnt Family History

Dohnt 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: Dohn, John, Donat, Don, Dong, Mont, Dehn, Hohn, Dent, Bohn

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dohnt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohnt 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dohnt. 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 26 military records available for the last name Dohnt. For the veterans among your Dohnt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohnt lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Dohnt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dohnt in 1989 was 92, and 89 in 1992.

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