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Dolchin Family History

Dolchin 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: Dolphin, Tolchin, Dolch, Dolin, Dolgin, Houchin, Molchan, Duchin

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Where is the Dolchin family from?

You can see how Dolchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolchin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dolchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dolchin families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dolchin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dolchin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolchin 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 Dolchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolchin. 50% of Dolchin men worked as an Owner.

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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

  • Owner
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Dolchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Dolchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolchin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dolchin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dolchin. For the veterans among your Dolchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolchin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dolchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolchin in 1967 was 63, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolchin 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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