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Dolde Family History

Dolde 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: Dole, Nolde, Doede, Dolder, Golde, Dolle, Dolce, Dold, Molde, Dore

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Where is the Dolde family from?

You can see how Dolde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolde family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dolde families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolde's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Dolde families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolde 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 Dolde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolde. 21% of Dolde men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Dolde women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolde were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolde 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Dolde. 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 294 military records available for the last name Dolde. For the veterans among your Dolde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolde lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dolde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dolde in 1962 was 81, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolde 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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