This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Donoley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Donoley Family History

Donoley 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: Dooley, Donley, Pooley, Hooley, Dunkley, Onley, Cooley, Denley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Donoley family from?

You can see how Donoley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donoley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Donoley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Donoley families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donoley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Donoley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donoley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Donoley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donoley. 100% of Donoley men worked as an Attendant.

View Census Data for Donoley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attendant
    100%

What Donoley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Donoley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donoley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Donoley

Passenger Lists

There are 60 immigration records available for the last name Donoley. 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.

View all Donoley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Donoley. For the veterans among your Donoley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Donoley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Donoley family history

Discover More

What is the average Donoley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Donoley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Donoley in 1976 was 54, and 69 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donoley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donoley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Donoley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial