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Donaugh Family History

Donaugh 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: Cobaugh, Lobaugh, Bronaugh, Donath, Lynaugh, Hobaugh, Fosnaugh

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Where is the Donaugh family from?

You can see how Donaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Donaugh families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Donaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donaugh. 100% of Donaugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Donaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaugh 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Donaugh. 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 116 military records available for the last name Donaugh. For the veterans among your Donaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Donaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Donaugh in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 1999.

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