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Donahae Family History

Donahae 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: Donahue, Donahoe, Monahan, Conahan, Donathan, Donaway, Donham

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Where is the Donahae family from?

You can see how Donahae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donahae family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Donahae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Donahae families living in Maryland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Donahae's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Donahae families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donahae 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 Donahae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donahae. 100% of Donahae men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Donahae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Donahae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donahae 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Donahae. 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 20 military records available for the last name Donahae. For the veterans among your Donahae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donahae lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Donahae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Donahae in 1967 was 53, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donahae 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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