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Dohlus Family History

Dohlus 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: Doles, Bolus, Kohles, Polus, Bowlus, Dols, Kohls, Bohls, Rohlfs

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Where is the Dohlus family from?

You can see how Dohlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dohlus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dohlus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dohlus families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Dohlus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dohlus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Dohlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dohlus 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dohlus. 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 245 military records available for the last name Dohlus. For the veterans among your Dohlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dohlus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Dohlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dohlus in 1963 was 74, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dohlus 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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