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Dorneker Family History

Dorneker 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: Dorner, Donker, Hornecker, Daneker, Dreyer, Dormer, Horner, Corner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorneker 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 14 census records available for the last name Dorneker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorneker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dorneker. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Dorneker. For the veterans among your Dorneker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorneker lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Dorneker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dorneker in 1977 was 61, and 58 in 2002.

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