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Dolyns Family History

Dolyns 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: Dobyns, Dolen, Doles, Dolin, Dollins, Dolan, Dollens, Doyne, Downs

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Where is the Dolyns family from?

You can see how Dolyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolyns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolyns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dolyns families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dolyns's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dolyns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Dolyns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolyns 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dolyns. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dolyns. For the veterans among your Dolyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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