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Donegian Family History

Donegian 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: Donegan, Donelan, Donigan, Dunegan, Degan, Donovan, Domian, Donnan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donegian 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 60 census records available for the last name Donegian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donegian 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Donegian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Donegian. For the veterans among your Donegian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donegian lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Donegian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Donegian in 1975 was 74, and 89 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donegian 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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