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Dolds Family History

Dolds 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: Doles, Folds, Dodds, Bolds, Douds, Dowds, Dols, Dold, Dods, Olds

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Where is the Dolds family from?

You can see how Dolds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolds family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dolds families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Dolds families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dolds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Dolds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolds 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dolds. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dolds. For the veterans among your Dolds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolds lifespan?

Average Dolds life expectancy in 1973 was 59 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 Dolds 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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