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Dorminy Family History

Dorminy Surname Meaning

Variant of Dorminey a surname of German origin (see Dominey).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dorminy family from?

You can see how Dorminy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorminy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorminy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Dorminy families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dorminy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dorminy families in 1891.
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What did your Dorminy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorminy. 54% of Dorminy men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

What Dorminy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorminy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorminy 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Dorminy. 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 235 military records available for the last name Dorminy. For the veterans among your Dorminy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorminy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dorminy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dorminy in 1963 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorminy 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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