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Dornfest Family History

Dornfest 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: Dornfeld, Forrest, Dorney, Ernest, Fornes, Kornfeld, Dorst, Cornet

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Where is the Dornfest family from?

You can see how Dornfest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornfest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dornfest families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dornfest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dornfest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornfest 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 Dornfest ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Dornfest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Dornfest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornfest 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Dornfest. 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 29 military records available for the last name Dornfest. For the veterans among your Dornfest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornfest lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dornfest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dornfest in 1966 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dornfest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornfest 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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