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Dorminey Name Meaning

Variant of Dominey a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Termine, Dorminy, Dominy, Dorney, Domine, Torney, Forney, Domino

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Where is the Dorminey family from?

You can see how Dorminey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorminey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorminey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 69 Dorminey families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorminey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Dorminey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorminey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorminey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorminey. 67% of Dorminey 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dorminey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorminey 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Dorminey. 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 168 military records available for the last name Dorminey. For the veterans among your Dorminey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorminey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dorminey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dorminey in 1962 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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