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Dormans Family History

Dormans 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, Gorman, Forman, Dolman, Orman, Doman, Dorfman, Omans

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Where is the Dormans family from?

You can see how Dormans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Dormans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dormans families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Dormans's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Dormans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dormans 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 Dormans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Wife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dormans. 100% of Dormans women worked as a House Wife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Dormans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormans 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 Dormans. 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 Dormans. For the veterans among your Dormans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormans lifespan?

Average Dormans life expectancy in 2003 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormans 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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