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Dolack Family History

Dolack 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: Dolak, Polack, Black, Slack, Boback, Dolch, Dock, Polak, Womack

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Where is the Dolack family from?

You can see how Dolack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dolack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Dolack family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolack's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Dolack families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolack 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 Dolack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolack. 56% of Dolack men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Dolack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolack 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Dolack. 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 59 military records available for the last name Dolack. For the veterans among your Dolack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolack lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dolack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dolack in 1956 was 54, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolack 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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