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Donlevy Family History

Donlevy Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of Dunleavy.

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


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Where is the Donlevy family from?

You can see how Donlevy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donlevy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Donlevy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Donlevy families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Donlevy's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Donlevy families in 1911.
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What did your Donlevy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Assistant and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Donlevy. 100% of Donlevy men worked as an Assistant and 100% of Donlevy women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Donlevy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donlevy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donlevy 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Donlevy. 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 662 military records available for the last name Donlevy. For the veterans among your Donlevy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donlevy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Donlevy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Donlevy in 1962 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Donlevy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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