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Donabella Family History

Donabella Name 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: Colabella, Donatelli, Donnelly, Abella, Mirabella, Montella, Gonnella

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Where is the Donabella family from?

You can see how Donabella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donabella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Donabella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Donabella families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Donabella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Donabella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donabella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donabella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Donabella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Donabella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donabella 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Donabella. 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 22 military records available for the last name Donabella. For the veterans among your Donabella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donabella lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Donabella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Donabella in 1961 was 68, and 86 in 1999.

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