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Dohn Family History

Dohn Surname Meaning

German (also Döhn): from a derivative of the personal name Ant(h)on German form of Anthony.

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


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Where is the Dohn family from?

You can see how Dohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Dohn families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dohn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dohn families in 1911.
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What did your Dohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dohn. 23% of Dohn men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Dohn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dohn were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohn 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dohn. 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 Dohn. For the veterans among your Dohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Dohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dohn in 1951 was 22, and 80 in 2004.

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