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Donnaghie Family History

Donnaghie 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: Donaghue, Donahue, Vonnahme, Donoghue, Donaghy, Donaghey, Donahoe

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Where is the Donnaghie family from?

You can see how Donnaghie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnaghie family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Donnaghie families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnaghie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Donnaghie families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Donnaghie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnaghie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Donnaghie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Donnaghie. For the veterans among your Donnaghie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnaghie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnaghie 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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