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Dolaghan Family History

Dolaghan 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: Colahan, Donathan, Monaghan, Holahan, Conaghan, Jonathan, Dolman

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Where is the Dolaghan family from?

You can see how Dolaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolaghan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dolaghan families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Dolaghan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolaghan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dolaghan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolaghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Dolaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolaghan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dolaghan. 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 54 military records available for the last name Dolaghan. For the veterans among your Dolaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolaghan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Dolaghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dolaghan in 1963 was 68, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolaghan 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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