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Dormont Family History

Dormont 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, Ormond, Doron, Dorion, Dorminy, Dorton, Delmont, Demont

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Where is the Dormont family from?

You can see how Dormont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormont family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dormont families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dormont families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Dormont's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dormont families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dormont 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 Dormont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dormont. 100% of Dormont men worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Dormont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormont 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Dormont. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dormont. For the veterans among your Dormont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormont lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dormont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dormont in 1971 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormont 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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