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Dolash Family History

Dolash 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: Bolash, Dolak, Dolch, Dobish, Dash, Doles, Flash, Delach, Bolas

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Where is the Dolash family from?

You can see how Dolash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dolash families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dolash's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Dolash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolash 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 Dolash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolash. 45% of Dolash men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dolash women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    45%
  • Foundry Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dolash family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Dolash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolash 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dolash. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dolash. For the veterans among your Dolash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolash lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dolash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dolash in 1944 was 51, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolash 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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