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Dornes Family History

Dornes 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: Dorney, Fornes, Dorner, Downes, Tornes, Dones, Zornes, Dore, Barnes

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Where is the Dornes family from?

You can see how Dornes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dornes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Dornes families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dornes's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dornes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornes 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 Dornes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dornes. 41% of Dornes men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Dornes women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dornes were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Dornes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dornes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornes 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Dornes. 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 241 military records available for the last name Dornes. For the veterans among your Dornes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dornes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dornes in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornes 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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