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Donshitz Family History

Donshitz 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: Douthit, Doshi, Oshita, Bonewitz, Bonawitz, Doshier, Anshutz

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donshitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donshitz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donshitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donshitz. For the veterans among your Donshitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donshitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1986, in the United States, Donshitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donshitz in 1965 was 73, and 80 in 1986.

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