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Donharl Family History

Donharl 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: Denhart, Donham, Donat, Dollar, Dowdall, Donato, Voshall, Dunham

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Donharl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donharl 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Donharl. 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 13 military records available for the last name Donharl. For the veterans among your Donharl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donharl lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Donharl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donharl in 1983 was 72, and 75 in 1994.

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