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Dornink Family History

Dornink 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: Dorning, Gornik, Horning, Hornik, Kornick, Durning, Downing, Dorminy

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Where is the Dornink family from?

You can see how Dornink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dornink family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dornink's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Dornink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dornink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dornink. 100% of Dornink 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Dornink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornink 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dornink. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dornink. For the veterans among your Dornink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornink lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Dornink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dornink in 1980 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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