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Dornbos Family History

Dornbos Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Doornbos ‘thorn bush’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dornbos family from?

You can see how Dornbos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornbos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dornbos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dornbos family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornbos's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Dornbos families in 1861.
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What did your Dornbos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dornbos. 31% of Dornbos men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Attendant
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

What Dornbos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 683 census records available for the last name Dornbos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornbos 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Dornbos. 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 212 military records available for the last name Dornbos. For the veterans among your Dornbos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornbos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dornbos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dornbos in 1960 was 51, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornbos 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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