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Dornau Family History

Dornau 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, Dorau, Dornak, Donat, Dorman, Dorney, Dorn, Dona, Dorta

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Where is the Dornau family from?

You can see how Dornau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornau family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Dornau families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornau's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dornau families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Dornau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornau 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dornau. 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 25 military records available for the last name Dornau. For the veterans among your Dornau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornau lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Dornau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dornau in 1977 was 78, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornau 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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