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Dolve Family History

Dolve 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: Dove, Dole, Dolle, Dolce, Dore, Mole, Dale, Love, Holme, Dolney

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Where is the Dolve family from?

You can see how Dolve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolve family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dolve family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dolve's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Dolve families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Dolve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolve 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Dolve. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dolve. For the veterans among your Dolve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolve lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dolve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dolve in 1971 was 70, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolve 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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