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Dornacher Family History

Dornacher 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: Horlacher, Hornbacher, Donaher, Durocher, Mohrbacher, Drescher

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Where is the Dornacher family from?

You can see how Dornacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornacher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dornacher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornacher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dornacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dornacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dornacher. 100% of Dornacher men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Dornacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Dornacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornacher 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Dornacher. 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 149 military records available for the last name Dornacher. For the veterans among your Dornacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornacher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dornacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dornacher in 1964 was 82, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dornacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornacher 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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