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Donnachie Family History

Donnachie Surname Meaning

Scottish: from the Gaelic personal name Donnchadh; see Irish Donahue.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donnachie family from?

You can see how Donnachie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnachie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donnachie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Donnachie families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donnachie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Donnachie families in 1891.
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What did your Donnachie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donnachie. 100% of Donnachie men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Donnachie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    12%
  • Motor Bus Conductress
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 800 immigration records available for the last name Donnachie. 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 493 military records available for the last name Donnachie. For the veterans among your Donnachie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnachie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Donnachie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donnachie in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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