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Dollum Family History

Dollum 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: Dullum, Collum, Wollum, Allum, Dollar, Doll, Bollom, Cullum, Dallam

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Where is the Dollum family from?

You can see how Dollum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dollum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Dollum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dollum families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dollum's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dollum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dollum 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 55 census records available for the last name Dollum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dollum 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dollum. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dollum. For the veterans among your Dollum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dollum lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Dollum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dollum in 1956 was 64, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dollum 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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