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Dolpin Family History

Dolpin 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: Dolin, Dolphin, Kolpin, Dolgin, Dobrin, Dolman, Dolen, Polin, Coppin

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Where is the Dolpin family from?

You can see how Dolpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolpin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolpin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dolpin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dolpin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dolpin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolpin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Dolpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolpin 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Dolpin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dolpin. For the veterans among your Dolpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolpin 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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