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Donleavey Family History

Donleavey 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: Dunleavy, Dunlavey, Donlevy, Leavey, Donley, Donnelley, Dunlevy

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Where is the Donleavey family from?

You can see how Donleavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donleavey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Donleavey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Donleavey family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Donleavey's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Donleavey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donleavey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donleavey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Donleavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donleavey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Donleavey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Donleavey. For the veterans among your Donleavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donleavey lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Donleavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donleavey in 1989 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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