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Donaher Family History

Donaher Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Danaher . This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Donahey, Donaghey, Donahoe, Donahoo, Danaher, Donaho, Donavan

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Where is the Donaher family from?

You can see how Donaher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donaher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donaher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Donaher families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Donaher's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Donaher families in 1880.
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What did your Donaher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donaher. 19% of Donaher men worked as a Clerk and 22% of Donaher women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donaher were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donaher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donaher 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Donaher. 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 358 military records available for the last name Donaher. For the veterans among your Donaher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donaher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Donaher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donaher in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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