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Dollam Family History

Dollam 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: Dollar, Dallam, Wollam, Doll, Hallam, Dolman, Dallas, Molla, Dolak

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Where is the Dollam family from?

You can see how Dollam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1861. The most Dollam families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Dollam family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Dollam's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Dollam families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dollam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Dollam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollam 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 Dollam. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dollam. For the veterans among your Dollam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dollam 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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