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Dornbrack Family History

Dornbrack 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, Dornbusch, Hornbrook, Dornak, Hornbeck, Hornack, Dernbach

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Where is the Dornbrack family from?

You can see how Dornbrack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornbrack family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dornbrack families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dornbrack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dornbrack families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Dornbrack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornbrack 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Dornbrack. 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 75 military records available for the last name Dornbrack. For the veterans among your Dornbrack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornbrack lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Dornbrack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dornbrack in 1962 was 70, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornbrack 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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