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Doneghy Family History

Doneghy 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, Donegan, Doney, Donaghey, Danehy, Denehy, Dolney, Dong

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Where is the Doneghy family from?

You can see how Doneghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doneghy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doneghy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Doneghy families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doneghy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Doneghy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doneghy 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 Doneghy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doneghy. 43% of Doneghy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Doneghy women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Doneghy were Janitor and Laundress.

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Janitor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    34%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Doneghy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Doneghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doneghy 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Doneghy. 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 99 military records available for the last name Doneghy. For the veterans among your Doneghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doneghy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Doneghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doneghy in 1962 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doneghy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doneghy 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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