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Donnallan Family History

Donnallan 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: Donnellan, Donnellon, Donnally, Donnelly, Montalvan, Donnan, Gonnella

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Where is the Donnallan family from?

You can see how Donnallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnallan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Donnallan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Donnallan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnallan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donnallan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Donnallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnallan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Donnallan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Donnallan. For the veterans among your Donnallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnallan lifespan?

Average Donnallan life expectancy in 1953 was 54 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 47.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnallan 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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