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Dolfus Family History

Dolfus 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: Doles, Delfs, Duffus, Bolus, Dolfi, Polus, Dols, Molpus, Rolfs

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Where is the Dolfus family from?

You can see how Dolfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolfus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolfus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Dolfus families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolfus's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dolfus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolfus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Dolfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolfus 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Dolfus. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dolfus. For the veterans among your Dolfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolfus lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Dolfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dolfus in 1986 was 79, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolfus 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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