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Donnellon Family History

Donnellon Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Domhnalláin (see Donlon).

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


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Where is the Donnellon family from?

You can see how Donnellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnellon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Donnellon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Donnellon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Donnellon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Donnellon families in 1911.
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What did your Donnellon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donnellon. 27% of Donnellon men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Donnellon women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Donnellon were Loader and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Sugar Sampler
    14%
  • Loader
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Donnellon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Donnellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnellon 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Donnellon. 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 254 military records available for the last name Donnellon. For the veterans among your Donnellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnellon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Donnellon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Donnellon in 1955 was 52, and 76 in 2003.

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