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Dormant Family History

Dormant 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, Morant, Gorman, Forman, Dolman, Orman, Doman, Morvant

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Where is the Dormant family from?

You can see how Dormant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dormant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dormant family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dormant's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dormant families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Dormant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormant 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dormant. 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 52 military records available for the last name Dormant. For the veterans among your Dormant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormant lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Dormant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dormant in 1986 was 72, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormant 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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