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Doonan Family History

Doonan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Dúnáin ‘descendant of Dúnán’ a personal name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Doonan family from?

You can see how Doonan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doonan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Doonan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Doonan families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Doonan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Doonan families in 1911.
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What did your Doonan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Doonan. 47% of Doonan men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Contractor
    16%
  • Commis
    16%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Doonan. 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 Doonan. For the veterans among your Doonan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doonan lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Doonan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Doonan in 1955 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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