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Dollimore Family History

Dollimore Surname Meaning

see Delamere.

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


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Where is the Dollimore family from?

You can see how Dollimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollimore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Dollimore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Dollimore families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dollimore's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Dollimore families in 1891.
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What did your Dollimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dollimore. 39% of Dollimore men worked as a Gardener and 88% of Dollimore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dollimore were Bus Driver and Packer (food).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    39%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Bus Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Packer (food)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dollimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollimore 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Dollimore. 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 289 military records available for the last name Dollimore. For the veterans among your Dollimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollimore lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Dollimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dollimore in 1978 was 80, and 91 in 2003.

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