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Donellan Family History

Donellan Surname Meaning

from Ó Domhnalláin see Donnellan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Donellan family from?

You can see how Donellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donellan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Donellan families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Donellan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donellan families in 1891.
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What did your Donellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donellan. 100% of Donellan women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donellan 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Donellan. 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 355 military records available for the last name Donellan. For the veterans among your Donellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donellan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Donellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Donellan in 1961 was 57, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donellan 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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