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Dohlan Family History

Dohlan 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: Dolan, Dohman, Doolan, Donlan, Mohan, Dollar, Dorman, Dolman, Dolak

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Where is the Dohlan family from?

You can see how Dohlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dohlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dohlan families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dohlan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dohlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohlan 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 134 census records available for the last name Dohlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohlan 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dohlan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dohlan. For the veterans among your Dohlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohlan lifespan?

Average Dohlan life expectancy in 1969 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohlan 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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