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Dolewski Family History

Dolewski 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: Dylewski, Poleski, Zalewski, Dolinski, Rojewski, Dolecki, Sulewski

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Where is the Dolewski family from?

You can see how Dolewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dolewski families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dolewski's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Dolewski families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Dolewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolewski 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Dolewski. 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 29 military records available for the last name Dolewski. For the veterans among your Dolewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolewski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Dolewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dolewski in 1970 was 85, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolewski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolewski 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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