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Donihee Family History

Donihee 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: Donahue, Dunshee, Doniger, Donohoe, Donohue, Donohew, Donahey

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Where is the Donihee family from?

You can see how Donihee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donihee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donihee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Donihee families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Donihee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donihee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donihee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donihee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donihee. 100% of Donihee men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Donihee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Donihee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donihee 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Donihee. 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 33 military records available for the last name Donihee. For the veterans among your Donihee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donihee lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Donihee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donihee in 1973 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

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