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Dolwig Family History

Dolwig 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: Dolin, Dowie, Helwig, Doig, Dolfi, Dolgin, Bolig, Dowis, Orwig

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Where is the Dolwig family from?

You can see how Dolwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolwig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dolwig family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dolwig's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Dolwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolwig 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 65 census records available for the last name Dolwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolwig 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Dolwig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Dolwig. For the veterans among your Dolwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolwig lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Dolwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dolwig in 1969 was 77, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolwig 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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