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Dolham Family History

Dolham 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: Donham, Dollar, Derham, Dolman, Dolak, Dunham, Bolam, Downham, Dallam

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Where is the Dolham family from?

You can see how Dolham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolham family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dolham family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolham's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Dolham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolham 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 218 census records available for the last name Dolham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolham 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dolham. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dolham. For the veterans among your Dolham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolham lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Dolham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dolham in 1964 was 77, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolham 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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