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Donogue Family History

Donogue 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: Donoghue, Donohue, Donahue, Minogue, Yongue, Donohoe, Tongue

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Where is the Donogue family from?

You can see how Donogue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donogue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Donogue families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Donogue families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Donogue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donogue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donogue 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 Donogue ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stevedore Labour Dock and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donogue. 100% of Donogue men worked as a Stevedore Labour Dock and 100% of Donogue 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

  • Stevedore Labour Dock
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Donogue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Donogue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donogue 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Donogue. 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 Donogue. For the veterans among your Donogue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donogue lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2000, in the United States, Donogue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Donogue in 1989 was 56, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donogue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donogue 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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