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Dulce Family History

Dulce Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname for a gentle-natured person from the adjective dulce ‘sweet’ (from Latin dulcis dulcem).

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


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Where is the Dulce family from?

You can see how Dulce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dulce family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dulce families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dulce family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dulce's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dulce families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dulce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dulce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dulce. 100% of Dulce men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Dulce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dulce 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Dulce. 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 50 military records available for the last name Dulce. For the veterans among your Dulce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dulce lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Dulce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dulce in 1977 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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