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Dollin Family History

Dollin Surname Meaning

see Dolling and compare Dollen and Dowland. from Ó Dubhláin see Dolan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dollin family from?

You can see how Dollin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dollin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Dollin families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dollin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dollin families in 1891.
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What did your Dollin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dollin. 34% of Dollin men worked as a Bricklayer and 84% of Dollin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dollin were Gardener Private and Shop Assistant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Gardener
    23%
  • Gardener Private
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dollin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollin 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Dollin. 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 302 military records available for the last name Dollin. For the veterans among your Dollin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dollin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dollin in 1966 was 58, and 91 in 2002.

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