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Dolden Family History

Dolden Surname Meaning

of unexplained origin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dolden family from?

You can see how Dolden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Dolden families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Dolden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dolden families in 1891.
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What did your Dolden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tobacconist Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dolden. 50% of Dolden men worked as a Tobacconist Retired and 77% of Dolden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolden were Aircraft Fitter and Unpaid Domestic D.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tobacconist Retired
    50%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dolden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolden 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Dolden. 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 122 military records available for the last name Dolden. For the veterans among your Dolden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolden lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Dolden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dolden in 1973 was 68, and 68 in 2000.

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