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Donaghu Family History

Donaghu 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: Donaghy, Donaghue, Donahue, Donath, Donoghue, Donaghey, Donaho, Donat

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Where is the Donaghu family from?

You can see how Donaghu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaghu family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Donaghu families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Donaghu families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Donaghu's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Donaghu families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaghu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donaghu ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donaghu ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Donaghu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaghu 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Donaghu. 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 347 military records available for the last name Donaghu. For the veterans among your Donaghu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaghu lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Donaghu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Donaghu in 1968 was 69, and 43 in 1998.

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