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Dolberry Family History

Dolberry Surname Meaning

Probably English: variant of Dolbeare.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dolberry family from?

You can see how Dolberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolberry family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dolberry families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolberry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dolberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dolberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolberry. 44% of Dolberry men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dolberry women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolberry were Cook and Domestic.

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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
    44%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Helper
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Domestic
    25%

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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Dolberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolberry 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Dolberry. 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 138 military records available for the last name Dolberry. For the veterans among your Dolberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolberry lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dolberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Dolberry in 1956 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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