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Donelli Family History

Donelli 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: Tonelli, Bonelli, Donnelly, Mongelli, Nelli, Minelli, Dovell, Bonello

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Where is the Donelli family from?

You can see how Donelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Donelli families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Donelli's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Donelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donelli 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 Donelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Usherette were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donelli. 50% of Donelli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Donelli women worked as an Usherette.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Usherette
    100%

What Donelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Donelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donelli 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Donelli. 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 51 military records available for the last name Donelli. For the veterans among your Donelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Donelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Donelli in 1966 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donelli 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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