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Dolk Family History

Dolk 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: Doll, Dole, Volk, Dolak, Dock, Polk, Olk, Doak, Kolk, Delk

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Where is the Dolk family from?

You can see how Dolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dolk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dolk families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolk's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dolk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolk 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 Dolk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolk. 24% of Dolk men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Dolk women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Supervisor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Dolk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolk 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Dolk. 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 163 military records available for the last name Dolk. For the veterans among your Dolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dolk in 1964 was 78, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolk 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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