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Donloe Family History

Donloe 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: Donlon, Dole, Dunlop, Doyle, Monroe, Donze, Doble, Dolle, Dolce

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Where is the Donloe family from?

You can see how Donloe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donloe family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Donloe families living in Tennessee. This was about 83% of all the recorded Donloe's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Donloe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donloe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donloe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Donloe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donloe 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Donloe. 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 5 military records available for the last name Donloe. For the veterans among your Donloe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donloe lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Donloe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Donloe in 1978 was 62, and 83 in 1997.

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