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Dolfin Family History

Dolfin 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: Dolin, Dolfi, Dolgin, Delfin, Dobrin, Dolman, Dolen, Polin, Doolin

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Where is the Dolfin family from?

You can see how Dolfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolfin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dolfin families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolfin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dolfin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolfin 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 Dolfin ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dolfin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Dolfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolfin 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Dolfin. 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 60 military records available for the last name Dolfin. For the veterans among your Dolfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolfin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dolfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Dolfin in 1968 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolfin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolfin 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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