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Dornas Family History

Dornas 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: Dornan, Dornak, Dorcas, Jonas, Donat, Dorman, Dorney, Fornes, Porras

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Where is the Dornas family from?

You can see how Dornas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornas family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dornas families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dornas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Dornas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornas 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dornas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dornas. For the veterans among your Dornas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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