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Donechey Family History

Donechey 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, Donaghey, Donchez, Hanchey, Konecny, Koecher, Roueche

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Where is the Donechey family from?

You can see how Donechey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donechey family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Donechey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donechey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donechey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donechey 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 16 census records available for the last name Donechey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donechey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Donechey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donechey. For the veterans among your Donechey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donechey

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