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Dormit Family History

Dormit 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: Dormer, Dorman, Doris, Dorst, Dort, Dorminy, Dorin, Dorris, Domin

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Where is the Dormit family from?

You can see how Dormit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Dormit families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Dormit families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dormit's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dormit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dormit 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 38 census records available for the last name Dormit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormit 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dormit. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dormit. For the veterans among your Dormit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormit lifespan?

Average Dormit life expectancy in 1974 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormit 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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