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Dolorosa Family History

Dolorosa 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: Floros, Deloria, Da Rosa, Dorsa, De Rosa, Di Rosa, Dorosh, Rosa

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Where is the Dolorosa family from?

You can see how Dolorosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolorosa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolorosa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dolorosa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dolorosa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dolorosa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolorosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dolorosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolorosa. 100% of Dolorosa women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Dolorosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Dolorosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolorosa 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Dolorosa. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dolorosa. For the veterans among your Dolorosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolorosa lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Dolorosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dolorosa in 1977 was 80, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolorosa 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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