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Donchey Family History

Donchey 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: Donahey, Donchez, Hanchey, Doscher, Henchey, Minchey, Doney, Donley

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Where is the Donchey family from?

You can see how Donchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donchey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Donchey family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donchey's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Donchey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donchey 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 87 census records available for the last name Donchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donchey 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 Donchey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Donchey. For the veterans among your Donchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donchey lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1987, in the United States, Donchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Donchey in 1955 was 50, and 77 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donchey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donchey 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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