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Dornach Family History

Dornach 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: Dorsch, Drach, Orbach, Korach, Dornan, Dornak, Hornack, Donath

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Where is the Dornach family from?

You can see how Dornach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dornach family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornach's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Dornach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Dornach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornach 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dornach. 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 102 military records available for the last name Dornach. For the veterans among your Dornach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1974, in the United States, Dornach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dornach in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dornach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornach 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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