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Donihue Family History

Donihue 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: Donahue, Donohue, Donoghue, Donohoe, Donahoe, Donaghue, Donze

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Where is the Donihue family from?

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

What did your Donihue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donihue. 67% of Donihue men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Donihue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donihue 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Donihue. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 121 military records available for the last name Donihue. For the veterans among your Donihue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donihue lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Donihue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Donihue in 1958 was 60, and 51 in 2004.

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