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Donnall Family History

Donnall 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: Donnell, Donnally, Dowdall, Donnelly, Pownall, Gornall, Donnan

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Where is the Donnall family from?

You can see how Donnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Donnall families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Donnall's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donnall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnall 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 Donnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donnall. 100% of Donnall men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Donnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnall 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Donnall. 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 75 military records available for the last name Donnall. For the veterans among your Donnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnall lifespan?

Average Donnall life expectancy in 1993 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnall 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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