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Donoher Family History

Donoher Surname Meaning

from Ó Danachair see Danaher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Donoher family from?

You can see how Donoher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donoher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donoher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Donoher families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Donoher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donoher families in 1891.
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What did your Donoher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donoher. 34% of Donoher men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Donoher women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Donoher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donoher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donoher 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Donoher. 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 350 military records available for the last name Donoher. For the veterans among your Donoher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donoher lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Donoher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Donoher in 1966 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donoher 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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