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Donachan Family History

Donachan 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: Donathan, Jonathan, Monahan, Conahan, Donavan, Monaghan, Conaghan

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Where is the Donachan family from?

You can see how Donachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donachan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donachan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Donachan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Donachan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Donachan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donachan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Donachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donachan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Donachan. 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 Donachan. For the veterans among your Donachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donachan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donachan 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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