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Dormain Family History

Dormain 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: Dorman, Norman, Germain, Drain, Gorman, Forman, Dolman, Orman, Doman

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Where is the Dormain family from?

You can see how Dormain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dormain families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Dormain's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Dormain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dormain 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 103 census records available for the last name Dormain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormain 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dormain. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dormain. For the veterans among your Dormain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormain lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Dormain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dormain in 1985 was 61, and 36 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormain 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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