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Domey Family History

Domey Surname Meaning

Variant of Dome 2 a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Domey family from?

You can see how Domey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Domey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Domey families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Domey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Domey families in 1891.
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What did your Domey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domey. 40% of Domey men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Domey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Domey were Machine Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Porter
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Domey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Domey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domey 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Domey. 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 306 military records available for the last name Domey. For the veterans among your Domey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Domey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Domey in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domey 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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