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Donhan Family History

Donhan 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: Donnan, Donham, Donlan, Donat, Mohan, Dorman, Duncan, Dolman, Dinan

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Where is the Donhan family from?

You can see how Donhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Donhan families living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Donhan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Donhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donhan. 60% of Donhan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Donhan women worked as a Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Donhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donhan 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Donhan. 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 Donhan. For the veterans among your Donhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donhan lifespan?

Average Donhan life expectancy in 1974 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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