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Dolsman Family History

Dolsman 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: Dolman, Dollman, Doleman, Holsman, Coleman, Osman, Kosman, Dorman

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Where is the Dolsman family from?

You can see how Dolsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolsman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dolsman families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolsman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dolsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolsman 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 24 census records available for the last name Dolsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolsman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dolsman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dolsman. For the veterans among your Dolsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolsman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Dolsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dolsman in 1969 was 60, and 59 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolsman 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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