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Donaghen Family History

Donaghen 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: Donaghey, Donathan, Monaghan, Donaghy, Donahey, Donaher, Donaghue

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Where is the Donaghen family from?

You can see how Donaghen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaghen family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Donaghen family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donaghen's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Donaghen families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Donaghen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaghen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Donaghen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Donaghen. For the veterans among your Donaghen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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