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Dormoy Family History

Dormoy 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: Dormer, Dorman, Dorney, Kormos, Dorsey, Doron, Doro, Formby, Tormey

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Where is the Dormoy family from?

You can see how Dormoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormoy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dormoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dormoy families living in Iowa. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dormoy's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dormoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dormoy 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 Dormoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dormoy. 100% of Dormoy 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Dormoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Dormoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormoy 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Dormoy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dormoy. For the veterans among your Dormoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormoy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Dormoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dormoy in 1976 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormoy 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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