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Dolgener Family History

Dolgener 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: Degener, Holdener, Dolney, Bolger, Dolen, Diener, Downer, Dougher

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Where is the Dolgener family from?

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

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

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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%

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Dolgener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolgener 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Dolgener. 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 38 military records available for the last name Dolgener. For the veterans among your Dolgener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolgener lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Dolgener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dolgener in 1963 was 79, and 59 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolgener 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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