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Dorment Family History

Dorment 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: Norment, Dormer, Dorman, Domen, Doren, Dorsett, Dement, Dorminy

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Where is the Dorment family from?

You can see how Dorment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorment family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Dorment families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Dorment family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorment's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dorment families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorment 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 64 census records available for the last name Dorment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorment 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dorment. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dorment. For the veterans among your Dorment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorment lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Dorment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dorment in 1972 was 83, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorment 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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