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Dollas Family History

Dollas 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: Dollar, Dallas, Hollas, Pallas, Doll, Douglas, Dolman, Molla, Dolak

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Where is the Dollas family from?

You can see how Dollas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dollas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dollas family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dollas's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dollas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dollas 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 Dollas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dollas. 100% of Dollas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Dollas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollas 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Dollas. 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 166 military records available for the last name Dollas. For the veterans among your Dollas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dollas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dollas in 1963 was 87, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dollas 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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