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Dornak Family History

Dornak Surname Meaning

Czech (Dorňák) and Slovak (Dorňák Dornák): derivative of a short form of the female personal name Dorota.

Czech and Slovak equivalent of Dorothy.

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


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Where is the Dornak family from?

You can see how Dornak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dornak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Dornak families living in Texas. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dornak's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dornak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dornak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dornak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dornak. 53% of Dornak men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Dornak women worked as a Farm Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dornak were Salesman and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Helper
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Dornak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Dornak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dornak 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Dornak. 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 149 military records available for the last name Dornak. For the veterans among your Dornak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dornak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dornak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dornak in 1956 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dornak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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