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Dolyson Family History

Dolyson 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: Dolson, Boyson, Rolfson, Dyson, Olsson, Dobson, Dolsen, Wolfson

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Where is the Dolyson family from?

You can see how Dolyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolyson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dolyson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolyson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dolyson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Dolyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolyson 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 Dolyson. 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 Dolyson. For the veterans among your Dolyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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