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Dormus Family History

Dormus 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: Doremus, Dormer, Dorman, Darius, Kormos, Doris, Domes, Draus, Dorau

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Where is the Dormus family from?

You can see how Dormus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dormus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dormus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dormus families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dormus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dormus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Dormus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dormus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dormus. 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 712 military records available for the last name Dormus. For the veterans among your Dormus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dormus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Dormus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dormus in 1968 was 43, and 28 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dormus 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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