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Donnelley Family History

Donnelley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Donnelly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Donnelley family from?

You can see how Donnelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnelley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Donnelley families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Donnelley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donnelley families in 1891.
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What did your Donnelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donnelley. 100% of Donnelley men worked as a Window Cleaner and 91% of Donnelley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Window Cleaner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Donnelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnelley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Donnelley. 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 779 military records available for the last name Donnelley. For the veterans among your Donnelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnelley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Donnelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Donnelley in 1950 was 49, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Donnelley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donnelley 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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