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Dolpher Family History

Dolpher 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: Dougher, Dolder, Dompier, Dolphin, Doppler, Compher, Doscher, Dosher

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Where is the Dolpher family from?

You can see how Dolpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolpher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolpher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dolpher families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolpher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dolpher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolpher 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 98 census records available for the last name Dolpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolpher 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Dolpher. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dolpher. For the veterans among your Dolpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolpher lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Dolpher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dolpher in 1974 was 80, and 87 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolpher 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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