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Dolgoff Family History

Dolgoff 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: Dolloff, Rogoff, Soloff, Doroff, Wolkoff, Roloff, Duboff, Orloff

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Where is the Dolgoff family from?

You can see how Dolgoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolgoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dolgoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dolgoff families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dolgoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dolgoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolgoff 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 Dolgoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolgoff. 20% of Dolgoff men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Dolgoff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolgoff were Shipping Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Poultry Dealer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Dolgoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Dolgoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolgoff 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Dolgoff. 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 101 military records available for the last name Dolgoff. For the veterans among your Dolgoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolgoff lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dolgoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolgoff in 1958 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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