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Dornback Family History

Dornback 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: Hornback, Dornak, Hornbeck, Hornack, Dernbach, Roraback, Boback

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Where is the Dornback family from?

You can see how Dornback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dornback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Dornback families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornback's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dornback families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dornback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dornback. 72% of Dornback men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dornback women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Barber
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dornback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Dornback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornback 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dornback. 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 46 military records available for the last name Dornback. For the veterans among your Dornback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornback lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Dornback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dornback in 1967 was 71, and 77 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornback 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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