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Donahoe Family History

Donahoe Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donahue.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donahoe family from?

You can see how Donahoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donahoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donahoe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Donahoe families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Donahoe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donahoe families in 1891.
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What did your Donahoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donahoe. 100% of Donahoe 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 30,000 census records available for the last name Donahoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donahoe 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Donahoe. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Donahoe. For the veterans among your Donahoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donahoe lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Donahoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donahoe in 1948 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donahoe 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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