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Donnovan Name Meaning

from Ó Donndubháin see Donovan .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Donovan, Donnan, Donivan, Donavan, Donlon, Moldovan, Doonan, Sonneman

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Where is the Donnovan family from?

You can see how Donnovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Donnovan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Donnovan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Donnovan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Donnovan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Donnovan families in 1840.
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What did your Donnovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Donnovan. 30% of Donnovan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Donnovan women worked as a New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    30%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Donnovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Donnovan 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Donnovan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 485 military records available for the last name Donnovan. For the veterans among your Donnovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Donnovan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Donnovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Donnovan in 1962 was 69, and 99 in 2001.

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