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Donaghee Family History

Donaghee 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: Donaghey, Donaghue, Donahue, Donoghue, Donaghy, Donahey, Donahoe

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Where is the Donaghee family from?

You can see how Donaghee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaghee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donaghee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Donaghee families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Donaghee's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Donaghee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaghee 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 34 census records available for the last name Donaghee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaghee 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Donaghee. 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 19 military records available for the last name Donaghee. For the veterans among your Donaghee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaghee lifespan?

Average Donaghee life expectancy in 1987 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donaghee 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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