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Donolley Family History

Donolley 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: Woolley, Dooley, Nolley, Dolley, Donley, Donnelley, Connolley

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Where is the Donolley family from?

You can see how Donolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Donolley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Donolley families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donolley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donolley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Donolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donolley 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Donolley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Donolley. For the veterans among your Donolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donolley lifespan?

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