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Donatelli Family History

Donatelli Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of Donato .

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


Similar surnames: Monacelli, Donati, Sabatelli, Santelli, Maselli, Tonelli, Minelli

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Where is the Donatelli family from?

You can see how Donatelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donatelli family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Donatelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Donatelli families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Donatelli's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Donatelli families in 1891.
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What did your Donatelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donatelli. 25% of Donatelli men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Donatelli women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donatelli were Barber and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Tailor
    7%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    13%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Donatelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donatelli 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 Donatelli. 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 951 military records available for the last name Donatelli. For the veterans among your Donatelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donatelli lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Donatelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Donatelli in 1953 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

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