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Dolgner Family History

Dolgner 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: Dolney, Bolger, Downer, Dougher, Roegner, Dolder, Dilger, Dooner

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Where is the Dolgner family from?

You can see how Dolgner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolgner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolgner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Dolgner families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dolgner's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dolgner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolgner 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 Dolgner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolgner. 53% of Dolgner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dolgner women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolgner were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    53%
  • Janitor
    16%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Dolgner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolgner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolgner 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Dolgner. 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 137 military records available for the last name Dolgner. For the veterans among your Dolgner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolgner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dolgner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dolgner in 1958 was 41, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolgner 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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