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Dornblaser Family History

Dornblaser 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: Hornbaker, Dornbusch, Dobler, Borntrager, Blaser, Kornhauser

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Where is the Dornblaser family from?

You can see how Dornblaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornblaser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dornblaser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Dornblaser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornblaser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dornblaser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornblaser 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 Dornblaser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dornblaser. 32% of Dornblaser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dornblaser women worked as a Presser.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Fireman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Dornblaser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dornblaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornblaser 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Dornblaser. 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 486 military records available for the last name Dornblaser. For the veterans among your Dornblaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornblaser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dornblaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dornblaser in 1965 was 66, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornblaser 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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