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Donigain Family History

Donigain 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: Donigan, Donegan, Donivan, Dunigan, Donovan, Domian, Donais, Lanigan

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Where is the Donigain family from?

You can see how Donigain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donigain family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Donigain family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Donigain's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Donigain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donigain 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 26 census records available for the last name Donigain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donigain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Donigain. 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 Donigain. For the veterans among your Donigain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donigain lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Donigain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donigain in 1973 was 69, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donigain 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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