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Dornheim Family History

Dornheim 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: Borsheim, Norheim, Nordheim, Bernheim, Draheim, Durheim, Dorney

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Where is the Dornheim family from?

You can see how Dornheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dornheim family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dornheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornheim 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 Dornheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dornheim. 27% of Dornheim men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dornheim women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dornheim were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Dornheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 924 census records available for the last name Dornheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornheim 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Dornheim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dornheim. For the veterans among your Dornheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dornheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dornheim in 1964 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dornheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornheim 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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