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Dormanen Family History

Dormanen 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, Domann, Hormann, Kormann, Dohrmann, Normann, Formanek

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Where is the Dormanen family from?

You can see how Dormanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dormanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dormanen families living in Minnesota. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dormanen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dormanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dormanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dormanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dormanen. 38% of Dormanen men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Presser
    25%

What Dormanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Dormanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormanen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Dormanen. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dormanen. For the veterans among your Dormanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormanen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dormanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dormanen in 1968 was 73, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dormanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormanen 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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