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Donell Family History

Donell Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donnell.

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


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Where is the Donell family from?

You can see how Donell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 35 Donell families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Donell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donell 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 Donell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donell. 100% of Donell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Donell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Donell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donell. For the veterans among your Donell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donell lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Donell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Donell in 1958 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donell 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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