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Donnellan Family History

Donnellan Surname Meaning

Irish (Galway): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Domhnalláin ‘descendant of Domhnallán a diminutive of the personal name Domhnall (see Donlon).

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


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You can see how Donnellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnellan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnellan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Donnellan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Donnellan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Donnellan families in 1911.
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What did your Donnellan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Donnellan. 100% of Donnellan men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Donnellan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Donnellan. For the veterans among your Donnellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnellan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Donnellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Donnellan in 1944 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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