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Dolea Family History

Dolea 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: Dole, Dolen, Doles, Olea, Dore, Mole, Nolen, Dale, Dollar, Dolney

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Where is the Dolea family from?

You can see how Dolea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dolea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Dolea family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolea's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Dolea families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Dolea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolea 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Dolea. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dolea. For the veterans among your Dolea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolea lifespan?

Average Dolea life expectancy in 1998 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolea 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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