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Donelly Family History

Donelly Surname Meaning

from Ó Donnghaile see Donnelly.

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


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Where is the Donelly family from?

You can see how Donelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 88 Donelly families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Donelly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donelly families in 1891.
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What did your Donelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donelly. 40% of Donelly men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Donelly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donelly were P Works Con Checker and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%
  • P Works Con Checker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Barmaid
    4%
  • Nurse
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Donelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donelly 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Donelly. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Donelly. For the veterans among your Donelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donelly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Donelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Donelly in 1965 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donelly 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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