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Donal Family History

Donal 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: Donat, Dona, Donald, Doyal, Jonas, Don, Dana, Dong, Doll, Vinal

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Where is the Donal family from?

You can see how Donal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Donal families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Donal's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Donal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Donal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donal. 100% of Donal men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Donal 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Donal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donal 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Donal. 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 Donal. For the veterans among your Donal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Donal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Donal in 1961 was 71, and 98 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donal 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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