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Donaghue Family History

Donaghue Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donahue.

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


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Where is the Donaghue family from?

You can see how Donaghue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaghue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donaghue families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 46 Donaghue families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Donaghue's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donaghue families in 1911.
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What did your Donaghue ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Donaghue. 38% of Donaghue men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Donaghue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaghue 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Donaghue. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donaghue. For the veterans among your Donaghue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaghue lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Donaghue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Donaghue in 1954 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donaghue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donaghue 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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