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Dolzell Family History

Dolzell 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: Dalzell, Delzell, Colwell, Dovell, Doswell, Doell, Olwell, Bozell

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Where is the Dolzell family from?

You can see how Dolzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolzell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dolzell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dolzell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dolzell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolzell 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 85 census records available for the last name Dolzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolzell 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 Dolzell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dolzell. For the veterans among your Dolzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolzell

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