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Donnell Name Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McDonnell or O'Donnell .

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


Similar surnames: Donnelly, Connell, Donnellan, Donnellon, Dowell, O'donnell, Fennell

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Where is the Donnell family from?

You can see how Donnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 68 Donnell families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Donnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Donnell families in 1911.
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What did your Donnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Donnell. 57% of Donnell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Donnell women worked as an Income. .

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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
    57%
  • Student
    9%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138,000 census records available for the last name Donnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnell 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 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Donnell. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Donnell. For the veterans among your Donnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnell lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Donnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Donnell in 1941 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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