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Dolive Family History

Dolive 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: Olive, Oliver, Oliva, Dove, Dole, Clive, Dolin, Moline, Domine, Dowie

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Where is the Dolive family from?

You can see how Dolive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolive family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolive families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Dolive families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dolive's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dolive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolive 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 Dolive ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolive. 50% of Dolive men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%

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Census Records

There are 948 census records available for the last name Dolive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolive 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Dolive. 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 504 military records available for the last name Dolive. For the veterans among your Dolive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolive lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dolive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dolive in 1963 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolive

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolive 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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