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Doneghue Family History

Doneghue 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: Donoghue, Donaghue, Donahue, Yongue, Moneyhun, Tongue, Donohue, Begue

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Where is the Doneghue family from?

You can see how Doneghue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doneghue family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Doneghue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Doneghue families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Doneghue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doneghue families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doneghue 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 Doneghue ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Doneghue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Doneghue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doneghue 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Doneghue. 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 63 military records available for the last name Doneghue. For the veterans among your Doneghue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doneghue lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Doneghue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Doneghue in 1968 was 83, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doneghue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doneghue 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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