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Donnald Family History

Donnald 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: Donald, Connard, Donnan, Donna, Ronald, Dennard, Donnay, Downard

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Where is the Donnald family from?

You can see how Donnald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Donnald families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Donnald's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donnald families in 1891.
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What did your Donnald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnald. 100% of Donnald men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Donnald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnald 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Donnald. 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 279 military records available for the last name Donnald. For the veterans among your Donnald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Donnald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Donnald in 1963 was 68, and 43 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donnald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnald 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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