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Dolson Family History

Dolson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dulson from the Middle English personal name Dulle (see Dill ) + -son.

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


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Where is the Dolson family from?

You can see how Dolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 68 Dolson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dolson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dolson families in 1891.
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What did your Dolson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dolson. 30% of Dolson men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Dolson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolson were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Corn flour Dealer
    20%
  • Retired
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Dolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolson 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 Dolson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dolson. For the veterans among your Dolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dolson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dolson in 1957 was 45, and 78 in 2004.

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