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Dolkey Family History

Dolkey 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: Dolney, Dolley, Dole, Dockery, Downey, Dorney, Folley, Dolen, Coley

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Where is the Dolkey family from?

You can see how Dolkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolkey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dolkey families living in Nebraska. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dolkey's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Dolkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolkey 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 158 census records available for the last name Dolkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolkey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Dolkey. 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 57 military records available for the last name Dolkey. For the veterans among your Dolkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolkey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Dolkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolkey in 1957 was 58, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolkey 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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