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Dolesh Family History

Dolesh 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: Doles, Dobesh, Dolese, Toles, Dole, Dolch, Dolen, Dobish, Domes

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Where is the Dolesh family from?

You can see how Dolesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolesh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolesh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dolesh families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolesh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dolesh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolesh 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 Dolesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolesh. 36% of Dolesh men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Seaman
    15%
  • Farming
    15%

What Dolesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Dolesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolesh 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Dolesh. 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 110 military records available for the last name Dolesh. For the veterans among your Dolesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolesh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dolesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dolesh in 1962 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolesh 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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