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Dornay Family History

Dornay 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: Dorney, Dornan, Dornak, Donnay, Donat, Torney, Dolney, Dorman, Hornby

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Where is the Dornay family from?

You can see how Dornay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dornay families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Dornay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dornay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornay 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 373 census records available for the last name Dornay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornay 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Dornay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dornay. For the veterans among your Dornay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornay lifespan?

Average Dornay life expectancy in 1976 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornay 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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