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Donighan Family History

Donighan 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: Donigan, Donegan, Honigman, Donathan, Donivan, Deighan, Monaghan

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Where is the Donighan family from?

You can see how Donighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donighan family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Donighan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Donighan families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donighan's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Donighan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donighan 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 47 census records available for the last name Donighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donighan 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Donighan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Donighan. For the veterans among your Donighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donighan lifespan?

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