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Dohon Family History

Dohon 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: Doron, Dohrn, Duhon, Dohn, Doyon, Bohon, Mohon, John, Chon, Mohan

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Where is the Dohon family from?

You can see how Dohon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Dohon families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dohon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dohon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Dohon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dohon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Dohon. For the veterans among your Dohon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dohon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dohon in 1964 was 81, and 82 in 2001.

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