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Donahee Family History

Donahee 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: Donahue, Donahey, Donahoe, Donaher, Dunshee, Danaher, Donohoe

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Where is the Donahee family from?

You can see how Donahee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donahee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Donahee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Donahee family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donahee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donahee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donahee 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 400 census records available for the last name Donahee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donahee 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Donahee. 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 60 military records available for the last name Donahee. For the veterans among your Donahee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donahee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Donahee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donahee in 1962 was 77, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donahee 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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