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Dolhy Family History

Dolhy 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: Dolly, Dolby, Dolney, Doll, Dole, Dalby, Dolak, Dolch, Dolen, Polly

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Where is the Dolhy family from?

You can see how Dolhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolhy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dolhy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Dolhy family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolhy's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dolhy families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dolhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolhy 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Dolhy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dolhy. For the veterans among your Dolhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolhy lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Dolhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dolhy in 1998 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolhy 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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