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Dollachan Family History

Dollachan 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: Hollahan, Callahan, Colahan, Mollohan, Hallahan, Dollman, Dillashaw

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Where is the Dollachan family from?

You can see how Dollachan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollachan family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Dollachan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Dollachan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dollachan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dollachan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dollachan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Dollachan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollachan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dollachan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dollachan. For the veterans among your Dollachan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollachan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1986, in the United States, Dollachan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dollachan in 1969 was 71, and 66 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dollachan 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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