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Donham Family History

Donham Name Meaning

English: variant of Dunham .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Downham, Dunham, Dunnam, Donnay, Derham, Maxham, Doar, Linam, Winham

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Where is the Donham family from?

You can see how Donham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Donham families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Donham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donham. 25% of Donham men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Donham women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donham were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Donham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donham 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Donham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Donham. For the veterans among your Donham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donham lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Donham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donham in 1953 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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