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Dornath Family History

Dornath Name 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: Donath, Donat, Horvath, Donato, Porath, Dornan, Dornak, Horath

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Where is the Dornath family from?

You can see how Dornath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dornath families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornath's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dornath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dornath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dornath. 50% of Dornath men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Partner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Dornath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornath 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dornath. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Dornath. For the veterans among your Dornath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornath lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dornath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dornath in 1962 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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