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Dolber Family History

Dolber 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: Kolber, Dolder, Wolber, Dolberg, Dober, Ober, Felber, Holder, Toller

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Where is the Dolber family from?

You can see how Dolber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dolber families living in Denbighshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dolber's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Dolber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolber 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 Dolber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolber. 34% of Dolber men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Retired
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolber 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Dolber. 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 102 military records available for the last name Dolber. For the veterans among your Dolber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolber lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dolber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dolber in 1964 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolber 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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