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Dolohan Family History

Dolohan 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: Holohan, Dolman, Donovan, Colahan, Mollohan, Dolphin, Doonan, Dollman

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Where is the Dolohan family from?

You can see how Dolohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dolohan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Dolohan families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolohan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dolohan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Dolohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolohan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dolohan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Dolohan. For the veterans among your Dolohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolohan lifespan?

Average Dolohan life expectancy in 1975 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolohan 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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