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Dornal Family History

Dornal 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: Dornan, Dornak, Dorval, Fornal, Durnal, Donat, Dorman, Dorney, Koral

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Where is the Dornal family from?

You can see how Dornal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dornal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dornal family living in Delaware. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornal's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Dornal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornal 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 125 census records available for the last name Dornal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dornal. 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 Dornal. For the veterans among your Dornal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornal lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Dornal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dornal in 1976 was 63, and 64 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornal 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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