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Dolfay Family History

Dolfay 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: Dollar, Dolney, Dolman, Dilday, Dolak, Delay, Dolly, Dolan, Dolfi

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Where is the Dolfay family from?

You can see how Dolfay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolfay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dolfay family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dolfay's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Dolfay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolfay 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 Dolfay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolfay. 100% of Dolfay men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Dolfay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Dolfay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolfay 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dolfay. 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 36 military records available for the last name Dolfay. For the veterans among your Dolfay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolfay lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dolfay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dolfay in 1965 was 66, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolfay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolfay 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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