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Donachie Family History

Donachie Surname Meaning

see Donnachie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Donachie family from?

You can see how Donachie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donachie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donachie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Donachie families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Donachie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Donachie families in 1891.
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What did your Donachie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donachie. 100% of Donachie men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Donachie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Donachie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donachie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donachie 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 Donachie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 585 military records available for the last name Donachie. For the veterans among your Donachie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donachie lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Donachie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Donachie in 1961 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donachie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donachie 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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