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Donnalley Family History

Donnalley 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: Donnelley, Donnally, Donnelly, Dannelley, Connelley, Connolley

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Where is the Donnalley family from?

You can see how Donnalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnalley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Donnalley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Donnalley families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Donnalley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Donnalley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Donnalley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Donnalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Donnalley. 100% of Donnalley 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
    100%
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What Donnalley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 711 census records available for the last name Donnalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnalley 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Donnalley. 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 104 military records available for the last name Donnalley. For the veterans among your Donnalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnalley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Donnalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Donnalley in 1967 was 88, and 85 in 2003.

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