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Dolford Family History

Dolford 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: Wolford, Holford, Colford, Dunford, Milford, Galford, Walford

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Where is the Dolford family from?

You can see how Dolford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dolford family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolford's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dolford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolford 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 Dolford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolford. 100% of Dolford women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dolford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dolford. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dolford. For the veterans among your Dolford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolford lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Dolford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dolford in 1974 was 54, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolford 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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