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Doneghey Family History

Doneghey 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: Donaghey, Donaghy, Donahey, Dougher, Doughty, Honegger, Donegan

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Where is the Doneghey family from?

You can see how Doneghey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doneghey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doneghey families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Doneghey families living in Ayrshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Doneghey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Doneghey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Doneghey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doneghey 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Doneghey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Doneghey. For the veterans among your Doneghey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doneghey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Doneghey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Doneghey in 1971 was 55, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doneghey 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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