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Dolas Family History

Dolas 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, Doles, Bolas, Dolan, Colas, Dols, Golas, Domas, Jonas, Donat

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Where is the Dolas family from?

You can see how Dolas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dolas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dolas family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolas's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dolas families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Dolas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolas 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Dolas. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dolas. For the veterans among your Dolas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Dolas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dolas in 1969 was 68, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolas 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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