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Dormack Family History

Dormack 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: Cormack, Dorman, Womack, Warmack, Carmack, Dornak, Romack, Hornack

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Where is the Dormack family from?

You can see how Dormack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormack family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dormack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Dormack family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Dormack's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Dormack families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Dormack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormack 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dormack. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dormack. For the veterans among your Dormack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormack lifespan?

Average Dormack life expectancy in 1985 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormack 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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