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Donelon Family History

Donelon Surname Meaning

from Ó Domhnalláin see Donnellan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Donelon family from?

You can see how Donelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donelon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Donelon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Donelon family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donelon's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Donelon families in 1891.
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What did your Donelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donelon. 100% of Donelon 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Donelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donelon 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Donelon. 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 218 military records available for the last name Donelon. For the veterans among your Donelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donelon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Donelon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Donelon in 1961 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donelon 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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