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Dohaldson Family History

Dohaldson 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: Donaldson, Donalson, Ohlson, Haraldson, Dolson, Johansson, Ohlsson

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Where is the Dohaldson family from?

You can see how Dohaldson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohaldson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dohaldson family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dohaldson's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Dohaldson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Dohaldson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohaldson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dohaldson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dohaldson. For the veterans among your Dohaldson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohaldson lifespan?

Average Dohaldson life expectancy in 1989 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohaldson 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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