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Donogh Family History

Donogh 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: Dong, Donath, Donoso, Donoghue, Donoho, Dorough, Donaghy, Dorosh

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Where is the Donogh family from?

You can see how Donogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donogh family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donogh families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 3 Donogh families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Donogh's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Donogh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donogh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Donogh. 100% of Donogh men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donogh 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 500 immigration records available for the last name Donogh. 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 232 military records available for the last name Donogh. For the veterans among your Donogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donogh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Donogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donogh in 1968 was 75, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donogh 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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