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Dohling Family History

Dohling 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: Dahling, Dowling, Rohling, Dooling, Bohling, Bolling, Darling

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Where is the Dohling family from?

You can see how Dohling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Dohling families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Dohling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dohling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dohling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dohling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper On Farm was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dohling. 34% of Dohling men worked as a Helper On Farm.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Helper On Farm
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Dohling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Dohling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohling 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Dohling. 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 102 military records available for the last name Dohling. For the veterans among your Dohling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Dohling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dohling in 1966 was 71, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dohling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohling 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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