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Donohew Family History

Donohew Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Donahue.

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


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Where is the Donohew family from?

You can see how Donohew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donohew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Donohew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Donohew families living in Cumberland. This was about 56% of all the recorded Donohew's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Donohew families in 1891.
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What did your Donohew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donohew. 28% of Donohew men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Donohew women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donohew were Labor and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Donohew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Donohew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donohew 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Donohew. 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 244 military records available for the last name Donohew. For the veterans among your Donohew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donohew lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Donohew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donohew in 1955 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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