This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dolittle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dolittle Family History

Dolittle Surname Meaning

see Doolittle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dolittle family from?

You can see how Dolittle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolittle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolittle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Dolittle families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dolittle's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Dolittle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolittle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Dolittle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolittle. 50% of Dolittle men worked as a Salesman and 37% of Dolittle women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolittle were Machinist and Secretary.

View Census Data for Dolittle | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Dolittle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dolittle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolittle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dolittle

Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Dolittle. 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.

View all Dolittle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Dolittle. For the veterans among your Dolittle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dolittle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dolittle family history

Discover More

What is the average Dolittle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dolittle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dolittle in 1965 was 52, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolittle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolittle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dolittle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial