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Doloway Family History

Doloway 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: Soloway, Alloway, Holloway, Holway, Solway, Holdway, Solloway

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Where is the Doloway family from?

You can see how Doloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Doloway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Doloway families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Doloway families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Doloway's in USA. New York had the highest population of Doloway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Doloway 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 140 census records available for the last name Doloway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Doloway 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Doloway. 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 28 military records available for the last name Doloway. For the veterans among your Doloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Doloway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Doloway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Doloway in 1966 was 62, and 64 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Doloway 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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