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Dolay Family History

Dolay 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, Delay, Dolly, Dolan, Dulay, Golay, Dolby, Donat, Day, Dollar

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Where is the Dolay family from?

You can see how Dolay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolay families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Dolay families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dolay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dolay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolay 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 Dolay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolay. 100% of Dolay 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Dolay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolay 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Dolay. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dolay. For the veterans among your Dolay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolay lifespan?

Average Dolay life expectancy in 1972 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolay 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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