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Dolney Family History

Dolney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Dolny: from the adjective dolny ‘lower’ applied as a topographic name for someone who lived in the lower part of a settlement.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dolney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Dolney families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dolney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dolney families in 1891.
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What did your Dolney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dolney. 100% of Dolney 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolney 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Dolney. 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 229 military records available for the last name Dolney. For the veterans among your Dolney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dolney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolney in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolney 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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