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Donhou Family History

Donhou 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: Donlon, Donson, Downhour, Donham, Donohoo, Donohoe, Donoho, Donehoo

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Where is the Donhou family from?

You can see how Donhou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donhou family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donhou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Donhou families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Donhou's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Donhou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donhou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donhou ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donhou. 100% of Donhou women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 594 census records available for the last name Donhou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donhou 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Donhou. 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 19 military records available for the last name Donhou. For the veterans among your Donhou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donhou lifespan?

Average Donhou life expectancy in 1997 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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