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Donenhirsh Family History

Donenhirsh 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: Dewhirst, Dennis, Obenhaus, Cornish, Dobish, Donais, Domenick, Danish

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Where is the Donenhirsh family from?

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

What did your Donenhirsh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Donenhirsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donenhirsh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Donenhirsh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Donenhirsh. For the veterans among your Donenhirsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donenhirsh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Donenhirsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Donenhirsh in 1965 was 78, and 92 in 1998.

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