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Donall Family History

Donall 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: Donald, Donat, Doll, Dowdall, Foxall, Donato, Duvall, Dall, Donais

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Where is the Donall family from?

You can see how Donall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Donall families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Donall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donall. 100% of Donall 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Donall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donall 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Donall. 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 221 military records available for the last name Donall. For the veterans among your Donall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donall lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Donall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Donall in 1971 was 74, and 72 in 2000.

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