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Doniphan Family History

Doniphan 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: Donathan, Donigan, Donivan, Jonathan, Oliphant, Monahan, Donovan

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Where is the Doniphan family from?

You can see how Doniphan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniphan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Doniphan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Doniphan families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doniphan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Doniphan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doniphan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doniphan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doniphan. 50% of Doniphan 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Doniphan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Doniphan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniphan 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Doniphan. 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 394 military records available for the last name Doniphan. For the veterans among your Doniphan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doniphan lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Doniphan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Doniphan in 1950 was 47, and 70 in 2003.

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