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Donatella Family History

Donatella 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: Donatelli, Montella, Donnelly, Portella, Patella, Rotella, Gonnella

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Where is the Donatella family from?

You can see how Donatella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donatella family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Donatella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Donatella families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Donatella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donatella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donatella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donatella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Donatella. 78% of Donatella 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
    78%
  • Actor
    23%
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What Donatella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Donatella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donatella 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Donatella. 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 92 military records available for the last name Donatella. For the veterans among your Donatella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donatella lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1998, in the United States, Donatella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Donatella in 1949 was 45, and 63 in 1998.

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