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Doliver Family History

Doliver 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: Oliver, Boliver, Woliver, Dolliver, Toliver, Dover, Diver, Oliger

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Where is the Doliver family from?

You can see how Doliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doliver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Doliver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Doliver families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Doliver's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Doliver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doliver 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 Doliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Doliver. 25% of Doliver 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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Doliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doliver 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Doliver. 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 115 military records available for the last name Doliver. For the veterans among your Doliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doliver lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1988, in the United States, Doliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Doliver in 1975 was 91, and 43 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Doliver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doliver 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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