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Donohoa Family History

Donohoa 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: Donohoo, Donohoe, Donoho, Donoso, Donohue, Donehoo, Donohew, Donaho

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Where is the Donohoa family from?

You can see how Donohoa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donohoa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Donohoa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Donohoa families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Donohoa's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donohoa families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donohoa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Donohoa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donohoa 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Donohoa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Donohoa. For the veterans among your Donohoa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donohoa lifespan?

Average Donohoa life expectancy in 1977 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donohoa 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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