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Dornellas Family History

Dornellas 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: Ornellas, Ornelas, Cornella, Donnellan, Cornell, Donnelly, Darnell

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Where is the Dornellas family from?

You can see how Dornellas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornellas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dornellas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dornellas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dornellas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Dornellas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornellas 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Dornellas. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dornellas. For the veterans among your Dornellas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornellas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dornellas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dornellas in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornellas 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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