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Donnigan Family History

Donnigan Surname Meaning

Ó Donnagáin see Donegan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Donnigan family from?

You can see how Donnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donnigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Donnigan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnigan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donnigan families in 1891.
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What did your Donnigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnigan. 47% of Donnigan men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Donnigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donnigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnigan 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Donnigan. 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 159 military records available for the last name Donnigan. For the veterans among your Donnigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnigan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Donnigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Donnigan in 1963 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnigan 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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