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Dohonish Family History

Dohonish 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: Cornish, Dobish, Danish, Donis, Hornish, Hanish, Dozois, Dohoney

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dohonish 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 census records available for the last name Dohonish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohonish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dohonish. 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 Dohonish. For the veterans among your Dohonish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohonish lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Dohonish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dohonish in 1983 was 67, and 77 in 1991.

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