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Donohugh Family History

Donohugh 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: Donohue, Dorough, Donahue, Mcdonough, Dorrough, Donohoo, Donoghue

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Where is the Donohugh family from?

You can see how Donohugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donohugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donohugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Donohugh family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Donohugh's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Donohugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donohugh 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 703 census records available for the last name Donohugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donohugh 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Donohugh. 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 75 military records available for the last name Donohugh. For the veterans among your Donohugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donohugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Donohugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Donohugh in 1963 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donohugh 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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