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Donnachel Family History

Donnachel 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: Dachel, Donahey, Donaghey, Donaher, Donchez, Rachel, Kachel, Longacre

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Where is the Donnachel family from?

You can see how Donnachel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnachel family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Donnachel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnachel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donnachel families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Donnachel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnachel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Donnachel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donnachel. For the veterans among your Donnachel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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