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Doldwell Family History

Doldwell 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: Coldwell, Caldwell, Colwell, Cordwell, Rodwell, Doswell, Olwell

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Where is the Doldwell family from?

You can see how Doldwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doldwell family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Doldwell family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Doldwell's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Doldwell families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Doldwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doldwell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Doldwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Doldwell. For the veterans among your Doldwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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