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Dolean Family History

Dolean 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: Dolman, Dolen, Dolan, Olean, Doleman, Coleman, Dean, Nolen, Dollar

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Where is the Dolean family from?

You can see how Dolean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Dolean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Dolean family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolean's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Dolean families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Dolean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolean 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dolean. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dolean. For the veterans among your Dolean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolean 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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