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Dollan Family History

Dollan Surname Meaning

from Ó Dubhláin see Dolan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dollan family from?

You can see how Dollan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dollan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Dollan families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Dollan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dollan families in 1891.
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What did your Dollan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dollan. 100% of Dollan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dollan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollan 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Dollan. 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 297 military records available for the last name Dollan. For the veterans among your Dollan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dollan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dollan in 1966 was 77, and 70 in 2002.

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