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Dollaway Family History

Dollaway 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: Hollaway, Holladay, Holloway, Callaway, Hallaway, Allaway, Golladay

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Where is the Dollaway family from?

You can see how Dollaway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollaway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dollaway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dollaway families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dollaway's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Dollaway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dollaway 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 502 census records available for the last name Dollaway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollaway 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dollaway. 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 124 military records available for the last name Dollaway. For the veterans among your Dollaway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollaway lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dollaway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dollaway in 1965 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dollaway 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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