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Dolvey Family History

Dolvey 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: Dolney, Dovey, Dolley, Olvey, Dove, Dole, Downey, Dorney, Folley

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Where is the Dolvey family from?

You can see how Dolvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolvey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolvey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Dolvey families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolvey's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Dolvey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Dolvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolvey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dolvey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dolvey. For the veterans among your Dolvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolvey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Dolvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dolvey in 1975 was 76, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolvey 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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