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Doniphant Family History

Doniphant 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: Oliphant, Donathan, Dunivant, Donigan, Donivan, Donat, Constant

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Where is the Doniphant family from?

You can see how Doniphant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doniphant family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Doniphant family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Doniphant's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Doniphant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doniphant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Doniphant ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Doniphant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doniphant 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doniphant. 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 5 military records available for the last name Doniphant. For the veterans among your Doniphant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doniphant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1979, in the United States, Doniphant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Doniphant in 1963 was 73, and 62 in 1979.

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