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Dolzer Family History

Dolzer 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: Dolder, Polzer, Delzer, Holzer, Dozer, Holder, Toller, Boozer, Dollar

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Where is the Dolzer family from?

You can see how Dolzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dolzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dolzer families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dolzer's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Dolzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolzer 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 172 census records available for the last name Dolzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolzer 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Dolzer. 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 205 military records available for the last name Dolzer. For the veterans among your Dolzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dolzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dolzer in 1967 was 73, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolzer 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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