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Doliva Family History

Doliva 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: Oliva, Voliva, Sliva, Dolin, Bolivar, Dolata, Golia, Olive, Olivas

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Where is the Doliva family from?

You can see how Doliva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doliva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Doliva family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Doliva's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Doliva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doliva 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 Doliva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Doliva. 34% of Doliva men worked as a Ranch Laborer and 100% of Doliva women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Ranch Laborer
    34%
  • Larborer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Doliva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Doliva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doliva 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Doliva. 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 48 military records available for the last name Doliva. For the veterans among your Doliva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doliva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Doliva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Doliva in 1963 was 79, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doliva 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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