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Danaghan Family History

Danaghan 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: Gavaghan, Banahan, Hanahan, Dunagan, Lanahan, Lanagan, Manahan

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Where is the Danaghan family from?

You can see how Danaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Danaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Danaghan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Danaghan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Danaghan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Danaghan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Danaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danaghan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Danaghan. 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 military records available for the last name Danaghan. For the veterans among your Danaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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