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Dolores Family History

Dolores Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the female personal name Dolores a short form of the Marian name María de los Dolores ‘Mary of the Sorrows’ a reference to the seven sorrow which according to Roman Catholic belief afflicted the Virgin Mary during her life on earth.

Dolores became established as a very popular female personal name in Spain from the Middle Ages onward and has since spread to other languages and cultures.

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


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Where is the Dolores family from?

You can see how Dolores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolores family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolores families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dolores families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dolores's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dolores families in 1891.
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What did your Dolores ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolores. 39% of Dolores men worked as a Laborer and 65% of Dolores women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolores were Waiter and Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    65%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dolores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolores 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dolores. 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 Dolores. For the veterans among your Dolores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolores lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Dolores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dolores in 1942 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolores 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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