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Dornette Family History

Dornette 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: Cornette, Lorette, Dorsett, Burnette, Bonnette, Durette, Monette

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Where is the Dornette family from?

You can see how Dornette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 32 Dornette families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dornette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dornette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornette 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 Dornette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dornette. 29% of Dornette men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Dornette women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dornette were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Weaver
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Dornette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Dornette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornette 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dornette. 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 55 military records available for the last name Dornette. For the veterans among your Dornette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornette lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Dornette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dornette in 1961 was 59, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dornette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornette 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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