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Dorna Family History

Dorna 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: Dorn, Dona, Dorta, Dora, Donna, Dornan, Dorsa, Dornak, Horn, Dore

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Where is the Dorna family from?

You can see how Dorna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dorna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Dorna families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Dorna's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dorna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorna ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dorna ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Dorna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorna 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Dorna. 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 102 military records available for the last name Dorna. For the veterans among your Dorna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Dorna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dorna in 1964 was 57, and 71 in 1998.

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