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Domain Family History

Domain Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Domań or Doman (see Domann).

French: from Old French domainier ‘feudal lord’.

Hence perhaps a nickname for someone who behaved in a lordly manner.

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


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You can see how Domain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Domain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Domain families living in Devon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Domain's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Domain families in 1891.
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What did your Domain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Domain. 100% of Domain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Domain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domain 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Domain. 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 492 military records available for the last name Domain. For the veterans among your Domain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domain lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Domain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Domain in 1958 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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