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Dolens Family History

Dolens 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: Dolen, Doles, Dollens, Nolen, Toles, Dole, Ovens, Bolen, Domen, Dolin

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Where is the Dolens family from?

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

There are 119 census records available for the last name Dolens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolens 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Dolens. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dolens. For the veterans among your Dolens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolens lifespan?

Average Dolens life expectancy in 1995 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolens 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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