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Dornwell Family History

Dornwell 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: Cornwell, Cornell, Cornwall, Darnell, Bonwell, Barnwell, Cordwell

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Where is the Dornwell family from?

You can see how Dornwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornwell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dornwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Dornwell families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dornwell's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dornwell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dornwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Dornwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornwell 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Dornwell. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dornwell. For the veterans among your Dornwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornwell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dornwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dornwell in 1966 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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