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Dominy Family History

Dominy Surname Meaning

Variant of Dominey a surname of German origin.

English (Dorset and Hampshire): probably from a Middle English personal name Dominy.

Old French Domini(c) (from Late Latin Dominicus; see Dominick).

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


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Where is the Dominy family from?

You can see how Dominy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dominy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dominy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Dominy families living in Dorset. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dominy's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Dominy families in 1891.
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What did your Dominy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dominy. 100% of Dominy men worked as a Gardener and 94% of Dominy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dominy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dominy 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Dominy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dominy. For the veterans among your Dominy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dominy lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dominy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dominy in 1955 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dominy 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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