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Dolch Family History

Dolch Surname Meaning

German:: perhaps from Dolch ‘dagger knife’ (of uncertain origin); presumably a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such weapons or perhaps a nickname for someone who habitually carried one.

However, the vocabulary word was not recorded before 1512 and the surname may alternatively be a variant of Dolge.

It may also be considered a variant of Dolen.

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


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Where is the Dolch family from?

You can see how Dolch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dolch family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dolch families in 1891.
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What did your Dolch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolch. 22% of Dolch men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Dolch women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolch were Baker and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Baker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolch 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Dolch. 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 771 military records available for the last name Dolch. For the veterans among your Dolch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dolch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dolch in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolch 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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