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Donsghue Family History

Donsghue 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: Donoghue, Donaghue, Donahue, Donohue, Dunshee, Yongue, O'donoghue

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Where is the Donsghue family from?

You can see how Donsghue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donsghue family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Donsghue families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Donsghue's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donsghue families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donsghue ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Donsghue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donsghue 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Donsghue. 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 1 military records available for the last name Donsghue. For the veterans among your Donsghue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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