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Dolnik Family History

Dolnik 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: Dolney, Gornik, Dolak, Hornik, Konik, Dolin, Melnik, Kotnik, Donis

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Where is the Dolnik family from?

You can see how Dolnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dolnik families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dolnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dolnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolnik 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 131 census records available for the last name Dolnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolnik 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Dolnik. 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 44 military records available for the last name Dolnik. For the veterans among your Dolnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolnik lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dolnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dolnik in 1971 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolnik 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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