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Dolding Family History

Dolding Surname Meaning

variant of Dolden.

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


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Where is the Dolding family from?

You can see how Dolding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolding family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Dolding families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Dolding families living in Kent. This was about 51% of all the recorded Dolding's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dolding families in 1891.
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What did your Dolding ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Messenger Govt and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dolding. 100% of Dolding men worked as a Messenger Govt and 83% of Dolding women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Messenger Govt
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Worker
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dolding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolding 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Dolding. 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 126 military records available for the last name Dolding. For the veterans among your Dolding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolding lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Dolding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dolding in 1973 was 80, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolding 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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