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Donachy Family History

Donachy Name Meaning

see Donnachie .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Donaghy, Donath, Donaway, Danahy, Donahey, Donaghey, Donaho, Donat

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Where is the Donachy family from?

You can see how Donachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donachy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donachy families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Donachy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Donachy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donachy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donachy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donachy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donachy. 30% of Donachy men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Donachy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donachy were Miner and Sewing. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Sewing
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Donachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donachy 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Donachy. 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 472 military records available for the last name Donachy. For the veterans among your Donachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donachy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Donachy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Donachy in 1957 was 49, and 72 in 2002.

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