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Donach Family History

Donach Name 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: Donath, Donat, Roach, Donato, Dolch, Dorsch, Coach, Drach, Monaco

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Where is the Donach family from?

You can see how Donach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donach families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Donach families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donach's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donach families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Polisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donach. 100% of Donach men worked as a Polisher. .

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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

  • Polisher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Donach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donach 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Donach. 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 22 military records available for the last name Donach. For the veterans among your Donach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donach lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Donach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Donach in 1971 was 49, and 72 in 1998.

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