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Dolor Family History

Dolor Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines): from the Spanish word of Latin origin dolor ‘state of great sorrow, pain, grief’

probably an allusion to the Mater Dolorosa, Our Lady of Sorrows,

a very popular image of the Virgin Mary in the Philippines.

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


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You can see how Dolor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dolor family living in Hawaii. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dolor's in USA. Hawaii and 3 other states had the highest population of Dolor families in 1920.
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What did your Dolor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolor. 100% of Dolor men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Dolor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolor 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Dolor. 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 101 military records available for the last name Dolor. For the veterans among your Dolor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dolor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dolor in 1960 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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