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Donochie Family History

Donochie 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: Donoghue, Donohoe, Donohue, Knoche, Donahue, Deroche, Donohoo, Donoho

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Where is the Donochie family from?

You can see how Donochie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donochie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donochie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Donochie family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donochie's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Donochie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donochie 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 163 census records available for the last name Donochie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donochie 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Donochie. 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 26 military records available for the last name Donochie. For the veterans among your Donochie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donochie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Donochie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Donochie in 1971 was 88, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donochie 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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