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Donleavy Family History

Donleavy 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, Donlevy, Donley, Dunlevy, Dunlavy, Donnelly, Onley, Denley

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Where is the Donleavy family from?

You can see how Donleavy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donleavy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Donleavy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Donleavy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Donleavy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donleavy families in 1891.
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What did your Donleavy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Donleavy. 50% of Donleavy men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Donleavy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • School Master
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Donleavy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Donleavy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donleavy 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Donleavy. 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 172 military records available for the last name Donleavy. For the veterans among your Donleavy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donleavy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Donleavy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Donleavy in 1964 was 71, and 81 in 2001.

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