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Donaghy Family History

Donaghy Surname Meaning

Irish (Tyrone and Derry): variant of Donahue.

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


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Where is the Donaghy family from?

You can see how Donaghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaghy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donaghy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 54 Donaghy families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Donaghy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donaghy families in 1891.
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What did your Donaghy 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 Donaghy. 44% of Donaghy men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Donaghy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donaghy were Railway Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Rigger Salvage Work
    13%
  • Railway Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Donaghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaghy 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Donaghy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Donaghy. For the veterans among your Donaghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaghy lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Donaghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donaghy in 1950 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

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