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Domino Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Domino from Latin dominus ‘lord master’ or a nickname with the same meaning.

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


Similar surnames: Domingo, Domine, Domina, Morino, Forino, Domin, Romine, Daino

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Where is the Domino family from?

You can see how Domino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Domino family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Domino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Domino families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Domino's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Domino families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Domino surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Domino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Domino. 32% of Domino men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Domino women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Domino were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Telephone Operator
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Domino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Domino 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 982 immigration records available for the last name Domino. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Domino. For the veterans among your Domino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Domino lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Domino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Domino in 1949 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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