Show ContentsO'Donnal History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

This family was originally Mac Domhnaill in Gaelic, meaning 'son of Domhnall.'

Early Origins of the O'Donnal family

The surname O'Donnal was first found in throughout Ireland since early times.

Early History of the O'Donnal family

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O'Donnal Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: McDonnell, Hoddonell, O'Donnal, Otonell, MacDonnell, Donneill, McDonel, McDonell, McDonneil, Hodonell, McDonnel, McDoneill, Odonell, Odonel, Donnelson, Donnell, Donnel, O'Donnall, Donell and many more.

Early Notables of the O'Donnal family

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Australia O'Donnal migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

O'Donnal Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. John O'Donnal, (O'Donell), Scottish convict who was convicted in Stirling, Scotland for 14 years, transported aboard the "Dudbrook" on 17th November 1852, arriving in Western Australia 1


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 23rd July 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/dudbrook


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