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Donaghe Family History

Donaghe 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: Donaghy, Donaghey, Donaghue, Donahue, Donath, Monagle, Donoghue

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Where is the Donaghe family from?

You can see how Donaghe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaghe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donaghe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Donaghe families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Donaghe's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Donaghe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaghe 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 Donaghe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donaghe. 44% of Donaghe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Donaghe women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donaghe were Farmer Stock and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Farmer Stock
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Donaghe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donaghe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaghe 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Donaghe. 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 283 military records available for the last name Donaghe. For the veterans among your Donaghe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaghe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Donaghe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donaghe in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donaghe 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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