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Donnaley Family History

Donnaley 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: Donnally, Donnelly, Donnay, Donley, Donnelley, Connally, Donahey

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Where is the Donnaley family from?

You can see how Donnaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Donnaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Donnaley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnaley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Donnaley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Donnaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnaley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Donnaley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Donnaley. For the veterans among your Donnaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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