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Donega Family History

Donega 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: Donegan, Dong, Dona, Doner, Onaga, Moneta, Donica, Donna, Yoneda

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Where is the Donega family from?

You can see how Donega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donega family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donega families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Donega families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Donega's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Donega families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donega 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 89 census records available for the last name Donega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donega 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Donega. 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 22 military records available for the last name Donega. For the veterans among your Donega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donega lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Donega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Donega in 1970 was 77, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donega 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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