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Dolsen Family History

Dolsen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dolson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dolsen family from?

You can see how Dolsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dolsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dolsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dolsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dolsen families in 1891.
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What did your Dolsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dolsen. 16% of Dolsen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dolsen women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dolsen were Farm Laborer and Tailor.

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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
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

What Dolsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dolsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolsen 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Dolsen. 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 622 military records available for the last name Dolsen. For the veterans among your Dolsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolsen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Dolsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Dolsen in 1955 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolsen 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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