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Dolshan Family History

Dolshan 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: Olshan, Dolman, Colahan, Dolphin, Dollman, Dolan, Dolsen, Dolson

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Where is the Dolshan family from?

You can see how Dolshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolshan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dolshan families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Dolshan family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolshan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dolshan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dolshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolshan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dolshan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dolshan. For the veterans among your Dolshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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