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Donehoo Family Origin

Where is the Donehoo family from?

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You can see how Donehoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donehoo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Donehoo families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Donehoo family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donehoo's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Donehoo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donehoo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Donehoo Family Occupations

What did your Donehoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Donehoo. 12% of Donehoo men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Donehoo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donehoo were Salesman and Beauty Operator

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Machinist
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Millinary
    9%
  • Asst Supervisor
    5%
  • Beauty Operator
    5%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Donehoo Historical Records

What Donehoo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donehoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donehoo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Donehoo

Passenger List

There are 110 immigration records available for the last name Donehoo. 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 Card

There are 913 military records available for the last name Donehoo. For the veterans among your Donehoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Donehoo Life Expectancy

What is the average Donehoo lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Donehoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Donehoo in 1943 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donehoo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donehoo 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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