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Donnal Family History

Donnal 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: Donnan, Donna, Donnay, Donat, Dona, Doonan, Donner, Danna, Dornan

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Where is the Donnal family from?

You can see how Donnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Donnal families living in Shropshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donnal's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Donnal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnal 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 Donnal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnal. 50% of Donnal men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnal 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Donnal. 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 80 military records available for the last name Donnal. For the veterans among your Donnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Donnal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Donnal in 1965 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donnal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnal 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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