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Doland Family History

Doland Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Some examples of the modern surname may belong with Dowland. Irish: from Ó Dubhláin see Dolan.

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


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Where is the Doland family from?

You can see how Doland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Doland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Doland families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Doland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Doland families in 1891.
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What did your Doland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Doland. 62% of Doland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    16%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Doland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Doland. 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 Doland. For the veterans among your Doland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Doland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Doland in 1962 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doland 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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