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Dolejs Family History

Dolejs 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, Toles, Dole, Dolen, Domes, Dales, Oles, Moles, Dollens, Boles

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Where is the Dolejs family from?

You can see how Dolejs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolejs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolejs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Dolejs families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dolejs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dolejs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolejs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dolejs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolejs. 50% of Dolejs men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dolejs women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolejs were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Dolejs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Dolejs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolejs 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Dolejs. 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 104 military records available for the last name Dolejs. For the veterans among your Dolejs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolejs lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dolejs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dolejs in 1962 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolejs 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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