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Donohoo Family History

Donohoo Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donahue. This form is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Donohoo family from?

You can see how Donohoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donohoo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donohoo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Donohoo families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donohoo's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Donohoo families in 1891.
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What did your Donohoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donohoo. 100% of Donohoo women worked as a Domestic Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Worker
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 349 immigration records available for the last name Donohoo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donohoo. For the veterans among your Donohoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donohoo lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Donohoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Donohoo in 1947 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donohoo 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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