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Dannelley Family History

Dannelley Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Donnelly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dannelley family from?

You can see how Dannelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dannelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dannelley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dannelley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dannelley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dannelley families in 1891.
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What did your Dannelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dannelley. 28% of Dannelley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dannelley women worked as a Clerical.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dannelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dannelley 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Dannelley. 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 336 military records available for the last name Dannelley. For the veterans among your Dannelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dannelley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dannelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dannelley in 1958 was 56, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dannelley 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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