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Dolke Family History

Dolke 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: Dole, Dopke, Dolle, Dolce, Domke, Wolke, Dalke, Doke, Cocke, Dore

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Where is the Dolke family from?

You can see how Dolke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dolke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dolke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dolke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolke 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 Dolke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolke. 60% of Dolke 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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Dolke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Dolke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolke 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dolke. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dolke. For the veterans among your Dolke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dolke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dolke in 1964 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolke 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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