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Domsley Family History

Domsley 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: Worsley, Mosley, Hemsley, Horsley, Daisley, Bosley, Ousley, Dorsey

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Where is the Domsley family from?

You can see how Domsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domsley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Domsley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Domsley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Domsley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Domsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domsley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Domsley. 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 military records available for the last name Domsley. For the veterans among your Domsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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