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Dolaey Family History

Dolaey Surname 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: Dolney, Dolley, Dole, Downey, Dorney, Delaney, Folley, Dolak, Dolen

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Where is the Dolaey family from?

You can see how Dolaey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolaey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dolaey families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolaey's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dolaey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dolaey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolaey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dolaey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Dolaey. For the veterans among your Dolaey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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