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Donlin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Donlon .

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


Similar surnames: Donlan, Dowlin, Conlin, Dolin, Donlon, Hanlin, Donkin, Nowlin, Doolan

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Where is the Donlin family from?

You can see how Donlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Donlin families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Donlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Donlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donlin. 75% of Donlin 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    25%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Donlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donlin 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 946 immigration records available for the last name Donlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Donlin. For the veterans among your Donlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donlin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Donlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Donlin in 1949 was 31, and 87 in 2004.

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