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Domann Name Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Domań or Doman: from a derivative of an Old Sorbian personal name such as Domasław based on the Old Slavic element domъ ‘home’ and probably also of its cognate Domaš (see Thomas ) associated with the Biblical name Thomas. Compare Domain . North German: from a Low German pet form of the personal name Thomas .

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


Similar surnames: Doman, Homann, Mann, Demann, Dohman, Toman, Thomann, Deman, Hamann

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Where is the Domann family from?

You can see how Domann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Domann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Domann family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Domann's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Domann families in 1891.
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What did your Domann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domann. 79% of Domann men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Domann women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Domann were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Domann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domann 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Domann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 315 military records available for the last name Domann. For the veterans among your Domann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Domann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Domann in 1956 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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