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Dornisch Family History

Dornisch 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: Dorsch, Cornish, Dornbusch, Harnisch, Hornish, Dorning, Dobish

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Where is the Dornisch family from?

You can see how Dornisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dornisch families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornisch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dornisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dornisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dornisch. 100% of Dornisch women worked as a Cashier. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dornisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornisch 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Dornisch. 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 182 military records available for the last name Dornisch. For the veterans among your Dornisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornisch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Dornisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dornisch in 1970 was 64, and 68 in 2002.

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