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Domsey Family History

Domsey 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: Dorsey, Dossey, Homsey, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Ramsey, Domen, Domek

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Where is the Domsey family from?

You can see how Domsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domsey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Domsey families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Domsey families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Domsey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Domsey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Domsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domsey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Domsey. 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 7 military records available for the last name Domsey. For the veterans among your Domsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domsey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Domsey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Domsey

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