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Dolse Family History

Dolse 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: Dole, Dohse, Doose, Folse, Dose, Dowse, Dolsen, Douse, Dolle, Dolce

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Where is the Dolse family from?

You can see how Dolse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dolse families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dolse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dolse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolse 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 Dolse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolse. 100% of Dolse men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Dolse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Dolse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolse 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dolse. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dolse. For the veterans among your Dolse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolse lifespan?

Average Dolse life expectancy in 1979 was 85 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 Dolse 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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