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Dornbrook Family History

Dornbrook 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: Hornbrook, Holbrook, Benbrook, Rosebrook, Brook, Dornbusch, Westbrook

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Where is the Dornbrook family from?

You can see how Dornbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornbrook family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornbrook families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Dornbrook families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Dornbrook's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Dornbrook families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornbrook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dornbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Steeler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dornbrook. 50% of Dornbrook men worked as a Farm and 100% of Dornbrook women worked as a Steeler. .

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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

  • Farm
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Steeler
    100%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Dornbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornbrook 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dornbrook. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dornbrook. For the veterans among your Dornbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornbrook lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dornbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dornbrook in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2002.

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