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Dornford Family History

Dornford Surname Meaning

see Durnford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dornford family from?

You can see how Dornford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dornford families living in Berkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Dornford's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Dornford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornford 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 Dornford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dornford. 100% of Dornford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Dornford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornford 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dornford. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dornford. For the veterans among your Dornford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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