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Dornaus Family History

Dornaus 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: Donais, Dornbush, Draus, Dornan, Dorau, Dornak, Doremus, Dorcas

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Where is the Dornaus family from?

You can see how Dornaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dornaus families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dornaus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dornaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornaus 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 88 census records available for the last name Dornaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornaus 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dornaus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Dornaus. For the veterans among your Dornaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornaus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dornaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dornaus in 1968 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornaus 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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