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Dolbec Family History

Dolbec Surname Meaning

French: habitational name for someone from Houlbec, the name of several places in Normandy.

It is formed with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’.

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


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Where is the Dolbec family from?

You can see how Dolbec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolbec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolbec families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Dolbec families living in Channel Islands. This was about 64% of all the recorded Dolbec's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Dolbec families in 1891.
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What did your Dolbec ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dolbec. 34% of Dolbec men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Cult
    27%
  • Journalier
    27%
  • Electricien
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dolbec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolbec 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Dolbec. 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 141 military records available for the last name Dolbec. For the veterans among your Dolbec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolbec lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dolbec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolbec in 1952 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolbec 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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