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Donelly Family History

Donelly Name Meaning

from Ó Donnghaile see Donnelly .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Donnelly, Dovell, Dolly, Bonello, Doell, Danella, Monell, Tonelli

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Where is the Donelly family from?

You can see how Donelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donelly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donelly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 39 Donelly families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Donelly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donelly families in 1911.
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What did your Donelly ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Donelly. 46% of Donelly men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Donelly women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donelly were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Donelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donelly 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Donelly. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Donelly. For the veterans among your Donelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donelly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Donelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Donelly in 1965 was 89, and 79 in 2004.

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