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Dolphens Family History

Dolphens 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: Dolphin, Dollens, Dolen, Doles, Halphen, Doheny, Dollins, Dolsen

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Where is the Dolphens family from?

You can see how Dolphens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolphens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dolphens family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolphens's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Dolphens families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Dolphens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolphens 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dolphens. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dolphens. For the veterans among your Dolphens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolphens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Dolphens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dolphens in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolphens 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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