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Dolinson Family History

Dolinson 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: Dolinski, Dolinsky, Dolson, Rolison, Donson, Allinson, Rollinson

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Where is the Dolinson family from?

You can see how Dolinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolinson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dolinson families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dolinson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dolinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolinson 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 Dolinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitres was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolinson. 100% of Dolinson women worked as a Waitres.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitres
    100%

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Dolinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolinson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dolinson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dolinson. For the veterans among your Dolinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolinson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolinson 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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