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Donnelley Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Donnelly .

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


Similar surnames: Dannelley, Connelley, Dannelly, Connerley, Connolley, Donnally

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Where is the Donnelley family from?

You can see how Donnelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnelley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnelley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Donnelley families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Donnelley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Donnelley families in 1911.
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What did your Donnelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donnelley. 23% of Donnelley men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Donnelley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donnelley were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Donnelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnelley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Donnelley. 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 779 military records available for the last name Donnelley. For the veterans among your Donnelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnelley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Donnelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Donnelley in 1950 was 49, and 67 in 2002.

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