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Donichy Family History

Donichy 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: Donica, Donaghy, Polich, Rodich, Monica, Dolch, Dorsch, Rozich

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Where is the Donichy family from?

You can see how Donichy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donichy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donichy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Donichy families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Donichy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Donichy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donichy 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 184 census records available for the last name Donichy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donichy 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Donichy. 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 18 military records available for the last name Donichy. For the veterans among your Donichy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donichy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Donichy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Donichy in 1977 was 88, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donichy 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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