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Dornall Family History

Dornall 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: Gornall, Darnall, Cornell, Dowdall, Cornwall, Darnell, Pownall

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Where is the Dornall family from?

You can see how Dornall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dornall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dornall family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornall's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dornall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Dornall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dornall. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dornall. For the veterans among your Dornall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornall lifespan?

Average Dornall life expectancy in 1986 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornall 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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