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Dornemann Family History

Dornemann 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: Bornemann, Koenemann, Borneman, Bornmann, Dorman, Rosemann, Dorfman

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Where is the Dornemann family from?

You can see how Dornemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dornemann families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornemann's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dornemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornemann 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 Dornemann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Dornemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Dornemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornemann 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Dornemann. 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 95 military records available for the last name Dornemann. For the veterans among your Dornemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornemann lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Dornemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dornemann in 1981 was 77, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dornemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornemann 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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