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Doneley Family History

Doneley Surname 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: Donley, Donnelly, Dunkley, Onley, Denley, Densley, Dooley, Dingley

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Where is the Doneley family from?

You can see how Doneley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doneley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doneley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Doneley families living in Durham. This was about 38% of all the recorded Doneley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Doneley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doneley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Doneley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doneley. 100% of Doneley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Doneley women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doneley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doneley 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Doneley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Doneley. For the veterans among your Doneley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doneley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Doneley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Doneley in 1978 was 53, and 85 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doneley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doneley 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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