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Donbaugh Family History

Donbaugh 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, Tombaugh, Colbaugh, Hobaugh, Rodenbaugh, Arbaugh

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Where is the Donbaugh family from?

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

What did your Donbaugh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Donbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donbaugh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Donbaugh. 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 7 military records available for the last name Donbaugh. For the veterans among your Donbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donbaugh lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Donbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Donbaugh in 1971 was 64, and 89 in 1993.

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