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Doornek Family History

Doornek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dorney, Dooner, Dorner, Dornak, Doorn, Doerner, Dooney, Doorley

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Where is the Doornek family from?

You can see how Doornek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doornek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doornek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Doornek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Doornek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doornek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Doornek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doornek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Doornek. 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 19 military records available for the last name Doornek. For the veterans among your Doornek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doornek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Doornek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Doornek in 1963 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doornek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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