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Dolpus Family History

Dolpus 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: Molpus, Doles, Bolus, Copus, Corpus, Dolph, Polus, Dols, Kolbus

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Where is the Dolpus family from?

You can see how Dolpus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolpus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolpus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dolpus family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolpus's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dolpus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Dolpus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolpus 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 immigration records available for the last name Dolpus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dolpus. For the veterans among your Dolpus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolpus lifespan?

Average Dolpus life expectancy in 1985 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolpus 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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