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Doana Family History

Doana Surname 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: Dana, Doane, Dona, Donna, Diana, Doan, Dean, Donat, Don, Duan

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Where is the Doana family from?

You can see how Doana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doana family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doana's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Doana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Doana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doana 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Doana. 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 Doana. For the veterans among your Doana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doana lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Doana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doana in 1994 was 42, and 67 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doana ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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