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Donohoue Family History

Donohoue 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: Donohoe, Donohue, Donahue, Donohoo, Donoghue, Donoho, Donahoe

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Where is the Donohoue family from?

You can see how Donohoue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donohoue family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donohoue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Donohoue families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Donohoue's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donohoue families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Donohoue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donohoue 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Donohoue. 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 69 military records available for the last name Donohoue. For the veterans among your Donohoue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donohoue lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Donohoue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donohoue in 1975 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donohoue 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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