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Donachy Family History

Donachy Surname Meaning

see Donnachie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Donachy family from?

You can see how Donachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donachy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donachy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 18 Donachy families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Donachy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Donachy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donachy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donachy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donachy. 100% of Donachy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Donachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donachy 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Donachy. 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 472 military records available for the last name Donachy. For the veterans among your Donachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donachy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Donachy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Donachy in 1957 was 49, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donachy 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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