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Donaghey Family History

Donaghey Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim and Derry): variant of Donahue.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Donaghey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaghey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donaghey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Donaghey families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Donaghey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Donaghey families in 1911.
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What did your Donaghey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Donaghey. 100% of Donaghey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Donaghey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 823 military records available for the last name Donaghey. For the veterans among your Donaghey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaghey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Donaghey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Donaghey in 1960 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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