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Dolma Family History

Dolma Surname Meaning

Tibetan (also found in Nepal, India, and Bhutan): from a Tibetan female personal name ultimately derived from Sanskrit Tara.

Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from dolma ‘stuffed vegetable dish’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dolma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dolma family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dolma's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Dolma families in 1920.
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There are 93 census records available for the last name Dolma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolma 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Dolma. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Dolma. For the veterans among your Dolma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolma lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Dolma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dolma in 1968 was 39, and 58 in 1998.

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