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Dolenc Family History

Dolenc Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from a vernacular form of a habitational name for someone from the Dolenjska region (i.e. Lower Carniola) of south central Slovenia or from any of numerous villages named with the adjective Dol(e)nji ‘Lower’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dolenc family from?

You can see how Dolenc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolenc family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dolenc families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Dolenc families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dolenc's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dolenc families in 1920.
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What did your Dolenc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolenc. 100% of Dolenc men worked as a Miner and 100% of Dolenc women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Dolenc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolenc 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Dolenc. 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 196 military records available for the last name Dolenc. For the veterans among your Dolenc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolenc lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dolenc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dolenc in 1950 was 40, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolenc 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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