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Doldy Family History

Doldy 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: Dolly, Goldy, Dold, Dolby, Doddy, Dowdy, Dildy, Doody, Bold, Gold

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Where is the Doldy family from?

You can see how Doldy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doldy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doldy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Doldy families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Doldy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Doldy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doldy 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 79 census records available for the last name Doldy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doldy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Doldy. 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 10 military records available for the last name Doldy. For the veterans among your Doldy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doldy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Doldy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Doldy in 1963 was 72, and 99 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doldy 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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